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Govt. extends support to Arts students affected by policy change

May 26, 2026 2 mins read
Govt. extends support to Arts students affected by policy change

The government has rolled out scholarships and education loan schemes to support Class XII Arts students affected by the removal of Arts-related programmes from Royal University of Bhutan-affiliated colleges under a policy change implemented in 2022 and 2023.

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