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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru(DV)
Mangaluru, Jan 23: Rajya Sabha member, Oscar Fernandes, on Saturday, January 23, distributed loan cheques to beneficiaries of ‘Shrama Shakti’ and other loan schemes, under the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited in Mangalore South Vidhana Sabha constituency.
As many as 345 beneficiaries availed Rs 86.25 lac benefits under various schemes of Karnataka State Minority Development Corporation Limited.
After inaugurating the cheque distribution and information work shop for students on ‘Arivu CET', Oscar Fernandis said, “To bring minority communities on the path of progress, the Constitution has given these schemes. The minority communities should come forward and contribute to the development and progress of the country. Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited has extended its support to students in their education by providing scholarships and various facilities. Chief minister Siddaramaiah has also allocated special grants for various programmes in the budget.”
SYM Masood Foujdar, chairman of Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited said, “The Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited will reach out to the beneficiaries with various development programmes in coming days. Corporation is helping students to pursue engineering and medical courses and remitting college fees directly to the colleges. Corporation has provided fees to 4,200 students. Chief minister has allocated Rs 80 crore for the education of 6,000 students from minority communities.”
Speaking on the occasion, district-in-charge minister B Ramanath Rai said, “Siddaramaiah government has provided several programmes for the development of people. State government has waived off Rs 362 lac loans of the people belonging to minorities and dalits.”
Addressing the gathered, MLA J R Lobo said, “Students should utilize the benefits provided by government in an effective way. Students should be the assets to the nation. Waving off loan is not good; instead, after availing the loan, it should be used in an effect manner for the development and economic stability of nation. Later, the loan should be returned back so that it can be used for other needy people. Students should use the financial assistance provided by the government to fulfil their dreams.”
MLC Ivan D' Souza, Mayor Jacintha Alfred and others were present.