Governance & Administration · India
Nagaland opens registration for ex-gratia scheme for students outside state
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Kohima: The Department of Higher Education, Nagaland, has invited applications for the Nagaland Government Ex-Gratia Scheme for Students Studying Outside Nagaland (NGESSO) for the 2026-27 academic session. The scheme provides an ex-gratia assistance of ₹5 lakh to the family of an indigenous Naga student from Nagaland in the event of the student’s unfortunate death while
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