Leh, Jun 06: The All Ladakh Student Welfare Association Chandigarh (ALSWAC) pressed for immediate action on delayed National Scholarship Portal (NSP) disbursements during a meeting today between its president, Idrees Aba, and Ms. Tashi Dolma (JKAS), Director of Social and Tribal Welfare, Union Territory of Ladakh.
Held in Leh, the half-hour meeting centered on the prolonged delay in releasing scholarships for Ladakhi students studying across India, many of whom face financial difficulties due to the hold-up. The ALSWAC president stressed the urgency of the situation, urging the administration to accelerate the process to prevent further academic disruption.
Director Tashi Dolma assured the delegation that another phase of the NSP portal will reopen within the next two weeks to facilitate the release of funds. She explained that the administration is currently awaiting fund allocation from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. Upon receipt, the disbursement to eligible students will be executed without delay.
Acknowledging the concerns raised by ALSWAC, the Director reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to supporting Ladakhi students and pledged to streamline future disbursements to avoid similar delays. ALSWAC welcomed the assurance and expressed gratitude for the swift administrative response.
Both sides concluded the meeting with a shared understanding of the critical role timely financial support plays in students’ education. ALSWAC also committed to ongoing collaboration with authorities to ensure smooth and timely scholarship distribution moving forward.
