Eastern India's 1st university for students with disabilities to be opened in Ranchi: Minister

The Jharkhand government is planning to establish eastern India's first university dedicated to physically challenged students in Ranchi. Champai Soren, the Higher and Technical Education Minister, is overseeing the initiative to tailor education to the specific needs of disabled students. Special courses and educational tools will be provided accordingly. Additionally, a 'Navothan Scholarship Scheme' proposes full course fee reimbursement and annual assistance of Rs 48,000 for lodging and food for meritorious orphan and physically challenged students.