Karnataka’s Progress In The Education Sector

*This is a sponsored feature by Karnataka Government.

Key highlights of the Education sector:

• 90,998 new hostels built for OBC students to pursue post-matric education

• 2,034 Assistant Professors selected by Department of Collegiate Education through KEA

• 106 % progress made in Vidyasiri scheme extending financial assistance of Rs.1500 to poor OBCs to pursue education

• 1.5 lakh free laptops for students from engineering, medical, polytechnic & first grade colleges

• 1.19 lakh girls in aided higher education institutions get free exemption

• 98.76% schools providing mid-day meals

• 13:1 Average Student-Classroom Ratio in Primary Schools