Rural Tibetan students receive subsidies

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Yangje, a student of No.6 Middle School in Lhasa, said, "My dream is to become a dancer some day. I love singing and dancing."

Subsidies for rural students began in the 1980s, but it  was not until 1998 that this school started to enroll  boarding students. Teachers say real improvements began  five years ago after education authorities increased  spending. The school has a computer room, libraries,  and laboratories.

Yangje's dream wouldn't come true had it not been the government subsidies she and her schoolmates enjoy. More than 600 of the school's 700 students are from remote rural areas. The school provides free meals, a dormitory, school uniforms, books and stationery for these students. This is the case for all primary and junior middle schools in Lhasa . The policy has been in place for more than 20 years.