As many as 472 students received education loans worth ₹17.35 crore at an education loan mela organised in Kallakurichi district on November 18.
District Collector Sravan Kumar Jatavath handed over letters of sanction to the students. Mr. Jatavath said the camp was organised with the participation of nationalised and privatised banks to enable students to pursue higher education without any hindrance. Education loans given by various nationalised and private banks would cover tuition fees, college fees, and hostel fees.
The mela was organised to ensure hassle-free processing of loan applications with proper guidance and provision of loans at the earliest.
