Letters To The Editor

I want to publish my view through columns of your leading newspaper in Kashmir on NMMS Scholarship reminding it that forests are not obstacles to development, they are its foundation. Below mentioned are my views on the subject:-
End the Tokenism: NMMS Scholarship Amounts are a Farce
Dear Editor,
It is a disgrace that the Central and State governments continue to mock underprivileged brilliance with a measly ₹1,000 monthly pittance under the NMMS scheme. In an era of skyrocketing inflation, what exactly is a student expected to buy with ₹33 a day? It barely covers a single commute, let alone textbooks, uniforms, or digital essentials. By refusing to hike this amount to at least ₹2,000, the Ministry is effectively presiding over an increase in dropout rates among our most meritorious poor. Stop the empty rhetoric about “educational equity” while leaving students to starve for resources. This stagnant funding is not supported; it is an insult. The government must double the scholarship immediately or admit their commitment to education is a sham.
VijayKumar H K
[email protected]
Raichur, Karnataka
Environmentalist