PM’s Spl Scholarship Scheme: 2-Day Workshop on flagship Scheme concludes at Govt College for Women Jammu

Jammu : The Two-Day workshop on the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS 2023-24) concluded successfully on Saturday at the prestigious Government College for Women Gandhinagar.
The Guests who graced the second day of workshop with their consequential presence were Ashok Kumar, Director School Education; Sudarshan Kumar, Director Skill Development; Pradeep Singh Chib, Additional Secretary, Higher Education, J&K and the team from AICTE – Kunaljeet Singh, Director SAGB, AICTE ; R.K Ganjoo , Assistant Director SAGB, AICTE ; Prof. Ajeet Angral, Consultant SAGB, AICTE.
The workshop aimed to bring together the Nodal Officers from various Government Degree Colleges, Polytechnics and Higher Secondary Schools of Jammu Division to enhance their understanding and capacity building among the Nodal Officers responsible for overseeing the implementation of the PMSSS.
At the outset, the AICTE Team extended their gratitude to Prof. Minu Mahajan, the Principal of the host College for such an enlightening and positive environment. They also appreciated the teaching and non-teaching staff of the College for providing excellent support and made special reference to the Students Council of the College for their exemplary contribution in the successful conduct of the workshop.
The team also recognized the efficiency of Principals and Nodal Officers in ensuring the smooth execution of PMSSS at the grassroots level.
During the workshop, the participants engaged in interactive sessions, panel discussions and presentations focused on different aspects of the scholarship scheme.
The experts and resource persons shared valuable insights on eligibility criteria, application procedures, scholarship disbursement, mentorship programs and career guidance initiatives available under the PMSSS.
Ashok Kumar, the Director School Education, in his address stressed upon counselling of stakeholders about this scheme at the school level and ensured full Cooperation from time to time.
Pradeep Singh Chib congratulated all the Nodal Officers for their endeavors and emphasized the importance of the PMSSS in fostering the talent of youth thereby creating a brighter future for the students of J&K and Ladakh.
Prof. Minu Mahajan, Principal of the host College expressed her gratitude towards the Ministry of Education for selecting their institution as the host for this important workshop and urged the Nodal Officers to actively support and guide eligible students in availing the benefits of the PMSSS.
The proceedings of the event were conducted by Prof.Sugandha Mahajan and vote of thanks was presented by Prof. Vijender Kumar, HOD Department of Sanskrit.