Punjab govt to impart free training to SCs

Punjab government would impart one year free basic computer training along with Punjabi and English stenography to young graduates belonging to scheduled castes.
Disclosing this here today, a government spokesman said training would be imparted at Mohali, Amritsar, Ferozepur and Patiala for the 2013-14 session.
Age of the applicant should not be above 30 years and educational qualification certificates should be sent to District Welfare Officers, he said adding, the benefit would be extended to BPL scheduled castes candidates on priority basis.
In case of vacant seats, families with annual income of above Rs one lakh would also be considered, but would not be entitled for the Rs 750 scholarship, he said.

Written test and interview would be held on July 30 for selecting candidates, he added.