Bengaluru: The govt has decided to replace laptops awarded to SSLC toppers with a cash prize.As per the original plan, announced by chief minister Siddaramaiah during Children’s Day celebrations, the top three students from every district and taluk were to get a laptop as a gift for SSLC 2024-25. However, the school education department has now decided to give these students Rs 50,000 each via direct bank transfer instead of providing laptops.“We want to provide the toppers with money so that they can decide how to spend it,” said Rashmi V Mahesh, additional chief secretary, department of school education.As many as 758 students are eligible for the prize through the state scholarship portal. The money will be credited to the bank account linked to the students’ Aadhaar number.
