Chandigarh, April 12 -- The Punjab government has released nearly Rs.13 crore under the Pre-matric Scholarship Scheme, benefitting more than 92,000 students across the state. Sharing this on Saturday, state social justice, empowerment and minorities minister Dr Baljit Kaur said the amount was disbursed during financial year 2025-26 to students belonging to the Scheduled Caste communities. She said the financial assistance had helped thousands of poor families support their children's education by covering expenses such as books, uniforms and other basic needs. The minister added that the scheme aimed to support underprivileged students and help them continue their studies, while strengthening the education sector in the state....