Now 40 teachers and 200 students will get late laxman Singh Gaud Memorial Awards. These include 160 graduation and 40 post-graduation students. Earlier, these awards were given to 5 principals, 5 teachers and 20 students. The State Government has made amendments in the scheme. The awards will be conferred to outstanding principals, teachers and students of government colleges.
Selections for the awards will be made as per prescribed norms by a screening committee to be constituted by the State Government. Commissioner Higher Education will head the screening and recommendation committee. Its members will include one Additional Director nominated by the Commissioner and one Zonal Additional Director nominated by the State Government. A jury headed by Higher Education Minister will take decisions on the recommendations of this committee. Principal Secretary Higher Education and Secretary to the Governor will be Member-Secretary.