NDA Govt Decides to waive IIT registration fees for two brothers from Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh

The NDA government has decided to waive off the IIT registration fees for two brothers from Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh who did not have enough money despite cracking the entrance exam to pursue their IIT dreams. 

Raju secured the 167th rank while his elder brother Brijesh was ranked 410th in the IIT entrance examination

Human Resource Minister Smriti Irani announced on Saturday June 20,2015 that daily wager Dharamraj’s sons need not pay the registration fees. 

“Informed family that registration fees will be waived off and will be eligible for scholarships that cover tuition, mess and other charges,” the minister posted on Twitter, replying to a tweet urging the government to help the boys.

As news channels broke the achievements of the two brothers and highlighted the fact that penury may trample their dreams, Akhilesh Yadav announced that the state government will take care of all their education expenses. 

“They have brought laurels to the state. We are always willing to help such bright students. 

"They have set an example for other aspirants and we wish them all the best,” Yadav said. 

Rahul Gandhi also talked to Raju and Brijesh and promised them all possible financial help

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday June 20,2015 also came forward to help the two boys. 

The two politicians decided to extend a helping hand to the brothers after news spread that their poor father who has a family of eight to support cannot raise Rs 1 lakh initially needed for taking admission to the prestigious institution.