A scheme was started for giving scholarships to the poor and deserving students from rural areas through Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana at the rate of Rs. 600/- per month. The total number of scholarships of different classes in the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry and Kandi area (foothills) is 284. This goes a long way in fostering interest of the students in agriculture and related subjects for studies besides, promoting the cause of agricultural marketing.