MUTSU decries non-release of post-matric ST Scholarship
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 12 2018:
Manipur University Tribal Student Union (MUTSU) decried the non-release of post-matric ST Scholarship and condemned "negligence and inconsistencies" of the Department of Tribal Affairs and Hills, Government of Manipur demanding that the scholarship be disbursed on or before August 20 .
Karang Paul H, general secretary of MUTSU said that the department concerned has failed to uplift the spirit of the tribal students and work for their welfare.
Despite many appeals made, the department has shown little to no interest in matter, he alleged.
"We have discussed the issue with the "Government" on many occasions, but only received "false" promises, he alleged.
The ST scholarship were earlier deposited to the respective bank accounts of the students as early as first week of April.
But the new Government has failed to disburse the scholarship till now (August second week), claimed MUTSU.
Setting August 20 as deadline for disbursement of the post-matric ST Scholarship, MUTSU cautioned the Government and department concerned that it will take up "necessary actions and more stringent steps" if the department concerned failed to address their demand before the set deadline (August 20) .