Generations Are Educated Through the Education of Daughters: Chief Minister Sai

Raipur, Sept 2025 : Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai today launched the Azim Premji Scholarship Scheme from his official residence in the state capital, Raipur. Speaking at the event, he emphasized that “when daughters are educated, entire generations are educated.”

Under this scheme, girls who have passed Class 10 and Class 12 from government schools in the state will receive financial assistance for higher education. Eligible students will get ₹30,000 annually to pursue studies in any recognized institution across the country.

Chief Minister Sai congratulated the Azim Premji Foundation, noting that the scholarship would give thousands of daughters the chance to realize their dreams. He said that over the past 25 years, Chhattisgarh has made remarkable progress, and daughters too have contributed significantly to the state’s growth. This initiative, he added, was designed to ensure that no girl has to discontinue her education due to financial difficulties.

The Chief Minister stressed that the scholarship would help increase the enrollment rate of girls in higher education and would also strengthen Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” (Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter). It particularly aims to support students from low-income families studying in government schools.

He remarked, “When daughters study, they not only uplift two families but educate entire generations.” He directed all colleges to spread wide awareness about the scheme.

Eligibility and Application Process

• Regular students from government schools who have passed Class 10 or 12 are eligible.
• The scholarship applies to those taking admission in the first year of undergraduate or diploma courses in any recognized institution in India in the academic session 2025–26.
• Applications can be submitted online at: https://azimpremjifoundation.org/what-we-do/education/azim-premji-scholarship
• There is no fee for applying. Applications can also be made by scanning a QR code.

Application Timeline

• Phase 1: September 10–30, 2025
• Phase 2: January 10–31, 2026

The Azim Premji Foundation will run the entire process free of charge. Any complaints or reports of fraud related to the scheme can be sent to scholarship@azimpremjifoundation.org.

The launch event was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao, Forest Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap, Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary Shri Subodh Kumar Singh, Higher Education Secretary Dr. S. Bharathidasan, Commissioner of Higher Education Shri Santosh Devangan, Director of Technical Education Shri Vijay Dayaram K., and State Head of Azim Premji Foundation Shri Sunil Shah.