What is the annual income threshold for parents of government school students to enrol in private schools under the ‘Chirag’ scheme in Haryana?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Less than ₹1.8 lakh.
Under Haryana's 'Chirag' scheme, officially known as the Chief Minister's Equal Education Relief, Assistance, and Grant (CHEERAG), children from economically weaker sections can enroll in private schools. To be eligible, the family's annual income must be less than ₹1.8 lakh. This initiative aims to provide quality education to underprivileged students by covering their tuition fees in private institutions. Eligible students must be permanent residents of Haryana, have previously attended government schools, and possess a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (family ID). The scheme currently supports admissions from Class 5 to Class 12 in selected private schools across the state.