Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Government Intervention Aids Student's Higher Education
Sibani, whose parents are daily wage workers, almost gave up on college because she couldn't afford it.
She had a good score in her previous exams.
A news report about her situation caught the attention of the government.
The government helped her get into college by assisting with the application and contacting the college.
The college is also trying to get rid of her admission fees to help her out.
Sibani Gouda, a student from a remote village, secured admission to a Plus III Arts program.
She faced financial constraints as the daughter of daily-wage laborers.
She missed the initial application deadline but received help after media coverage.
Government officials and college staff assisted with her application.
The college is seeking a fee waiver due to her family's financial situation.
- Who
- Sibani Gouda, a student from Bebir village, and government officials.
- What
- Sibani Gouda gained admission to Plus III Arts program with government help.
- When
- June 4th deadline was missed for online applications.
- Where
- Bebir village, Gajapati district, and Hilltop College, Mohana.
- Why
- Sibani Gouda secured admission to pursue higher education with government intervention.
- Sibani Gouda's Age
- 20
- Sibani's Plus II Score
- 77%
- Program Admitted To
- Plus III (1st year) Arts
- Bus fare to college
- Rs 5
- Approximate admission fees
- Rs 6,000
- Parents' Occupation
- Daily-wage laborers