Bhopal, Aug. 6 -- In a bid to connect with Gen Z through the teachings and legacy of Lord Krishna, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced the launch of the 'Bhagwan Shri Krishna Medhavi Chhatravritti Yojana', under which 102 meritorious students across the state will be awarded scholarships of Rs 1 lakh each.

The state government said the initiative aims to promote Indian knowledge systems, traditions, arts and holistic learning among the youth. According to the government, the scholarship is intended not only to reward academic excellence but also to encourage students to develop skills inspired by the concept of Lord Krishna's 14 Vidyas (branches of knowledge) and 64 Kalas (arts).

The scheme will cover students studying at the sc...