The Department of School Education, Government of Nagaland, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sarojini Damodaran Foundation to implement the Vidyadhan Scholarship Programme, aimed at supporting meritorious students from government schools across the state.
The MoU was signed at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat in Kohima on April 28, 2026, marking a significant step toward expanding access to education for students from economically weaker backgrounds.
Under the initiative, the scholarship will primarily benefit students who have recently passed the HSLC examination. The programme is designed to provide long-term support, extending beyond school education into higher studies, including professional courses.
Officials highlighted that the initiative is particularly relevant for Nagaland, where many students come from rural and financially constrained communities. The programme aims to enhance educational opportunities, encourage academic aspirations, and support students throughout their learning journey.
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The Vidyadhan Scholarship Programme, launched in 1999, is currently operational across multiple states and Union Territories. It offers not only financial assistance but also mentoring, career counselling, skill development, and internship opportunities to students.
The partnership is expected to complement existing government schemes and strengthen the state’s efforts to improve access to quality education, enabling more students to pursue higher education and career opportuniti
