Chief Minster instructs to extend the SCOUT programme
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has directed officials to extend the SCOUT undergraduate talent program beyond its current term. The initiative, a partnership with the British Council, provides students with international exposure and leadership development.
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Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday directed officials of the Department of Higher Education to take the necessary steps to extend the three-year SCOUT (Scholars for Outstanding Undergraduate Talent) programme beyond its current term.
The article provides a straightforward account of a government directive and the program's objectives.
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