NEW DELHI: To encourage the pursuit of higher education among Muslim women, those who obtain graduate degrees will soon be given a wedding gift of Rs 51,000 by the Modi government. The Shaadi Shagun amount will be made available only to those graduate Muslim girls who have already received MAEF scholarships earlier.Maulana Azad Educational Foundation, which works under the National Commission for Minorities, has decided to take this step to encourage Muslim women to opt for higher studies. Besides, it was also decided that a sum of Rs 10,000 would be awarded to Muslim girls studying in Classes IX and X. We mean to encourage girls and their parents and guardians to ensure that the students complete their graduation. He also said, "Though this isn't a large amount, we do believe it would be firm step forward in encouraging higher education among Muslim women.

Source: Times of India August 07, 2017 11:48 UTC