UGC Begins Payment of Rs. 5,000 Monthly Allowance for Differently Abled University Students

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that it has begun the process of providing a monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000 to differently abled students studying in state universities.

UGC Deputy Chairman Prof. Wasantha Liyanage stated that the decision was made to grant the allowance with effect from January this year.

He further noted that the distribution of payments, including arrears from the eligible period, has now commenced this month.

The initiative is aimed at providing financial support to differently abled students pursuing higher education in universities across the country.