Meghalaya Releases ₹104.48 Crore Final Instalment of ST Scholarships

Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday released the second and final instalment of ₹104.48 crore under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for 2025-26, taking the total allocation to ₹198.43 crore. The funds are expected to benefit 96,801 verified students across the state, of whom 88,061 have received their full scholarship amounts.

The Chief Minister said the government has directed concerned departments to resolve pending payment issues, including Aadhaar-bank account linking and technical delays, to ensure all eligible students receive their scholarships. He urged students to verify their bank details through their institutions. During the programme at St Anthony’s College in Shillong, Sangma also inaugurated new biotechnology and bio-informatics facilities, renovated campus amenities and a computer laboratory.