Parliamentary panel flags delays, cuts in minority scholarships
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Parliamentary panel flags delays, cuts in minority scholarships

Deccan Chronicle  

A parliamentary panel has expressed concern over delays in approving scholarships for Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Muslim, Parsi, and Sikh students under the Ministry of Minority Affairs for the academic year 2024-25. It also highlighted the sharp reduction in funding for the pre-matric scholarship scheme and criticized the cancellation of two key higher education programs—the Maulana Azad National Fellowship and the Padho Pardesh interest subsidy scheme for overseas education loans. The funding cut for the pre-matric scholarship scheme, traditionally aiding thousands of minority students in primary and secondary education, was a major concern. The panel described these decisions as a significant setback for higher education opportunities and aspirations for global education among minority students.

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The reality of scholarship schemes for religious minorities in India - The Hindu
1 year, 3 months ago

The reality of scholarship schemes for religious minorities in India - The Hindu

The Hindu  

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Only 9th & 10th students to be covered under pre-matric scholarship scheme: Govt
2 years ago

Only 9th & 10th students to be covered under pre-matric scholarship scheme: Govt

Hindustan Times  

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Government rolls out new pre-matric scholarship scheme- here's what has changed
2 years ago

Government rolls out new pre-matric scholarship scheme- here's what has changed

India TV News  

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Minority certificate plan triggers fears in Assam
2 years, 6 months ago

Minority certificate plan triggers fears in Assam

The Hindu  

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