Punjab Chief Minister announces setting up a chair at University level for study of Bible

The announcement was made by the Chief Minister during a state-level function to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Jesus Christ at Gurdaspur.

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has announced that the Christian community will be given due representation in the state government boards and announced the setting up of a chair at the university level for the study of the Bible.

The announcement was made by the Chief Minister during a state-level function to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Jesus Christ at Gurdaspur.

Speaking on the issues raised by the Christian community, Channi said that the problem of graveyards would be resolved in the districts where the community has a presence. “The land for graveyards would be provided where it is not available but the community has a sizeable presence there,” he said, adding that a community hall would be constructed in each district in order to enable the community to hold functions there.

Earlier, Punjab Cabinet has given approval for the implementation of the Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme for students pursuing higher education in government colleges in the state. The scheme aims to benefit all those students who are mostly from the general category. The scheme is expected to improve the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in government colleges that are very low at present, a government statement said.

The scheme will involve annual financial implication of Rs 36.05 crore. The statement further added that the scheme shall be applicable only to the students studying in government colleges, the scholarship amount shall be equal and limited to the concession in terms of percentage in fee being charged by the universities. Students obtaining marks over 60 per cent but less than 70 per cent will be given concession in university fee equivalent to 70 per cent.

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