Gandhinagar, Aug. 19 -- The Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel administration has announced a key initiative aimed at assisting unreserved category students in the state who are seeking international higher education.

According to the release, under the 'Loan for Study Abroad Scheme' implemented through the Gujarat Unreserved Educational and Economic Development Corporation, the annual family income limit has been increased from Rs.6 lakh to Rs.10 lakh.

The Department, under the leadership of Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Pradyuman Vaja and Minister of State Manisha Vakil, has taken this decision to benefit more students. Students who could not earlier avail the scheme due to the income limit will now be eligible for lo...