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Over 1,600 girls receive grants under Kanya Vidya Dhan scheme

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Press Trust of India Mathura
Last Updated : Jan 29 2013 | 2:34 PM IST

"There would be no dearth of funds for girls who are desirous of completing their education," Minister of state for Civil Defence, stamp and court fee and Minister Incharge of the District, Durga Prasad Yadav said.

The UP government would also send Rs 5.63 crore to be distributed among 1,878 girl students desirous of getting better education, Yadav added.

The Kanya Vidya Dhan scheme was launched for girl students belonging to families which could not afford their education, he said.

"There would be no dearth of the funds for welfare schemes of the poor. About 80 percent promises made during election have been fulfilled," he added.

  

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