PANAJI
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday announced that the State government has approved extension of fee concession benefits to students belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) pursuing courses at Goa Medical College and Goa Dental College, bringing them on par with benefits currently available to SC/ST students.
The decision was conveyed through an official communication issued by the Public Health Department to the Directorate of Technical Education.
As per the order, the government has approved extension of fee concession benefits to EWS students pursuing various courses at Goa Medical College and Goa Dental College “as applicable to the SC/ST category students.”
Announcing the decision in a social media post, Sawant said the move reflects the government’s commitment towards ensuring affordable and inclusive access to quality medical education and empowering deserving students from economically weaker backgrounds to pursue their academic aspirations without financial hardship.
The move is expected to benefit several students from economically weaker families seeking admission to medical and dental courses in the State, he said.
