Panel raises concerns over end of schemes for minority communities’ students
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Panel raises concerns over end of schemes for minority communities’ students

Hindustan Times  

A parliamentary panel has raised concerns over the delay in approval for the minority affairs ministry’s scholarships for Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Muslim, Parsi, and Sikh students for the year 2024-25, the sharp reduction in funding for the pre-matric scholarship scheme, and the cancellation of the Maulana Azad National Fellowship for higher studies and the Padho Pardesh scheme of interest subsidy on loans for overseas studies. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker PC Mohan-led panel said the funds for the pre-matric scheme might not be enough to support all eligible students and urged the ministry to reconsider the allocation. The committee expressed concern over the running of the schemes without formal approval since 2021-22 and urged the ministry to speed up the process to ensure there is no disruption in the scholarship distribution. The panel pointed out the lack of broader educational schemes for poor students and recommended implementing free coaching, residential education, and scholarships for higher education abroad.

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Punjab releases ₹9.92 crore for Scheduled Caste students’ scholarships
1 week, 2 days ago

Punjab releases ₹9.92 crore for Scheduled Caste students’ scholarships

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab government has released ₹9.92 crore to 1,503 institutions across the state for students from the Scheduled Caste category studying in classes XI and XII, social justice, empowerment, and minorities minister Dr Baljit Kaur said on Monday. ₹ 59.34 crore of the ₹ 92 crore allocated for the Post Matric Scholarship scheme has already been distributed to 256 institutions, …

Parliamentary panel flags delays, cuts in minority scholarships
2 weeks, 3 days ago

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 …

Punjab: ₹92 cr released for SC post-matric scholarship scheme
1 month ago

Punjab: ₹92 cr released for SC post-matric scholarship scheme

Hindustan Times  

To provide financial assistance for the education of Scheduled Caste students, the Punjab government has released ₹92 crore from the budget provisions for the year 2024-25 under the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Scheme. To provide financial assistance for the education of Scheduled Caste students, the Punjab government has released ₹ 92 crore from the budget provisions for the year …

PM Vidyalaxmi: A partial solution to India's big education loan demand
1 month, 4 weeks ago

PM Vidyalaxmi: A partial solution to India's big education loan demand

India Today  

The Union cabinet last week approved PM Vidyalaxmi, a new central government scheme for financial support to meritorious students so that such constraints do not prevent anyone from pursuing higher studies. The average loan size increased by 18 per cent between 2021 and 2022, with many students seeking loans around Rs 25 lakh to cover escalating education costs. The PM …

Scholarships: September 7, 2024
4 months ago

Scholarships: September 7, 2024

The Hindu  

NSP Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students An initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Application: Online Deadline: October 31 www.b4s.in/edge/SJEE2 AICTE-Saksham Scholarship Scheme An initiative from the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and implemented by the AICTE. Eligibility: Open to Indian nationals from a specially-abled category, with a benchmark disability of not …

Budget 2024: Meagre hike in funds for minority affairs
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Meagre hike in funds for minority affairs

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has seen a mere 2.7% increase, from funds allocated in the previous year’s Budget Estimate, for the financial year 2024-25 in the Union Budget presented on Tuesday. Live updates from the Union Budget 2024-25 on July 23, 2024 The BE for the coaching and allied schemes for minorities has been slashed from ₹30 crore in …

With an allocation of ₹8,212 crore for higher education, focus is on upgrading infrastructure in institutions
10 months, 2 weeks ago

With an allocation of ₹8,212 crore for higher education, focus is on upgrading infrastructure in institutions

The Hindu  

The State government has allocated ₹8,212 crore for higher education for the fiscal 2024-25; it is ₹1,245.24 crore more than last year’s allocation. The government has allocated ₹511 crore towards the cost of education of 28,749 students admitted under the 7.5% horizontal reservation for government school students in professional courses. Coimbatore will have a library and science centre that will …

T.N. Budget 2024 | ₹1,000 a month for boys who have studied in government schools, to pursue higher education
10 months, 2 weeks ago

T.N. Budget 2024 | ₹1,000 a month for boys who have studied in government schools, to pursue higher education

The Hindu  

Following the success of the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Pudhumai Penn Scheme, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday, February 19, 2024 announced the ‘Tamizh Pudhalvan’ scheme to benefit boys, who have studied in government schools from classes 6 to 12, by providing them with financial assistance of ₹1,000 a month in their bank accounts for their higher education. Finance Minister Thangam …

Odisha to roll out ₹2659 crore scholarship for undergraduate and PG students
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha to roll out ₹2659 crore scholarship for undergraduate and PG students

Hindustan Times  

Odisha govt is all set to roll out a ₹2659 crore scholarship scheme for economically weaker students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in all the government and government-aided colleges and universities across the state. Odisha to roll out ₹ 2659 crore scholarship for undergraduate and PG students Officials of the state higher education department said the main objective of this …

The reality of scholarship schemes for religious minorities in India - The Hindu
1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Hindu  

August 27, 2023 10:51 pm | Updated 10:51 pm IST The story so far: Education is the most powerful tool for the socio-economic development of a nation, more so for minorities. The Finance Ministry slashed the funds for the scholarship by over Rs 900 crore in the Union Budget 2023-24— from Rs 1,425 crore last year to Rs 433 crore. …

About ₹160.97 crore has been given to girl students till date under the ‘Pudhumai Penn’ scheme, the State government said on Saturday.
1 year, 5 months ago

About ₹160.97 crore has been given to girl students till date under the ‘Pudhumai Penn’ scheme, the State government said on Saturday.

The Hindu  

About ₹160.97 crore has been given to girl students till date under the ‘Pudhumai Penn’ scheme, the State government said on Saturday. Recognising the low enrolment ratio of girl students from government schools in higher education and to promote it among girls belonging to the economically weaker families, the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Marriage Assistance scheme was transformed as the Moovalur …

Budget 2023 | Funds for minority schemes slashed, allocation reduced 38% than last year
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023 | Funds for minority schemes slashed, allocation reduced 38% than last year

The Hindu  

The Budget allocation for the Ministry of Minority Affairs was reduced by 38% for the financial year 2023-24 to the year 2022-23. The total allocation of the Budget for education empowerment for minorities which was ₹2,515 crore last year is reduced to ₹1,689 crore this year. Skill development training like Nai Manzil, USTAD got a Budget of mere ₹10 lakh, …

Minority welfare funds slashed by 38%, says Shabbir
1 year, 11 months ago

Minority welfare funds slashed by 38%, says Shabbir

The Hindu  

February 01, 2023 07:30 pm | Updated February 02, 2023 07:43 am IST - HYDERABAD Former Minister and Mohammed Ali Shabbir has strongly condemned the BJP government at the Centre for slashing the funds for the welfare of minorities by over 38 per cent in the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. …

Union Budget 2023: What are the pre-budget expectations for the education sector?
1 year, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2023: What are the pre-budget expectations for the education sector?

India Today  

Soon, India will become a superpower with the existing thrust on start-ups, fin-tech, and other science & technology innovations taking place, the foundation of which is quality education. The impetus of tech education, beyond just online learning, will equip a large part of the youth with industry relevant skills, with the hope of propelling India's economic growth further. FORGE STRONGER …

Govt School Enrolments From Class 1-8 Increased in Last Three Years: Minister
2 years ago

Govt School Enrolments From Class 1-8 Increased in Last Three Years: Minister

News 18  

Enrolment in government schools from class 1 to 8 has increased over the last three years, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. From 2022-23, pre-matric scholarship scheme is available only for students in Class 9 and 10, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar said. In a written reply in the parliament he said that enrolment of class 1 to …

Only 9th & 10th students to be covered under pre-matric scholarship scheme: Govt
2 years, 1 month ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Stating that RTE covers compulsory education up to class 8th for all students, the government has now limited its pre-matric scholarship scheme meant for backward and minority communities to students of class 9th and 10th. "Accordingly only students studying in classes IX and X are covered under the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and …

Government rolls out new pre-matric scholarship scheme- here's what has changed
2 years, 1 month ago

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

India TV News  

Govt's new rule for Pre-matric Scholarship Scheme: According to Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education, education is compulsory up to class 8th. The statement of govt reads 'Accordingly only students studying in classes 9 and 10 are covered under the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.' The …

Odisha govt enhances pre-matric scholarship for ST, SC boarders
2 years, 7 months ago

Odisha govt enhances pre-matric scholarship for ST, SC boarders

Hindustan Times  

The Odisha government has enhanced the pre-matric scholarship for ST and SC boarders from ₹750 to ₹950 for boys and from ₹800 to ₹1000 for girls. Odisha govt enhances pre-matric scholarship for ST, SC boarders The provision of pre-matric scholarships to ST and SC boarders of schools under the ST and SC Development Department and School & Mass Education Department …

Minority certificate plan triggers fears in Assam
2 years, 7 months ago

Minority certificate plan triggers fears in Assam

The Hindu  

The Assam government’s plan announced in March to provide minority certificates to six communities has caused disquiet among certain groups while raising hope among others. “What is the need for a certificate when the Constitution of India has already given minority status to these communities?” said AIUDF general secretary and MLA Aminul Islam. The board has at times issued letters …

TN Budget: Girls from govt. schools to get ₹1,000 a month till completion of higher education
2 years, 9 months ago

TN Budget: Girls from govt. schools to get ₹1,000 a month till completion of higher education

The Hindu  

The DMK government on Friday made two major announcements benefiting government school students -- it would provide a monthly assistance of ₹1,000 to all girl students, who studied from Class 6 to 12 in government schools, until the completion of their graduation or diploma and it would also bear the education expenses of both boys and girls from these schools …

Bihar govt to give Rs 50,000 to graduate girls, Rs 25,000 to those who passed class 12
3 years, 11 months ago

Bihar govt to give Rs 50,000 to graduate girls, Rs 25,000 to those who passed class 12

India Today  

The Bihar government has increased its scholarship amount for girl students under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana. Scholarship scheme can help 1.6 crore girls The Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana has the potential to benefit 1.6 crore girls in the state by promoting education. The Bihar State Cabinet has given its nod for the increase in the scholarship amount allocation for …

Cabinet approves Rs 59,000 crore investment in Post-Matric Scholarships for SC students
4 years ago

Cabinet approves Rs 59,000 crore investment in Post-Matric Scholarships for SC students

India Today  

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved an investment of Rs 59,000 crore in the centrally The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stated that of the total investment of Rs 59,048 crore, 60 percent, which amounts to Rs 35,534, would be spent by the Central government and the rest by the state government. The focus of the scheme …

Centre hikes its funding for SC students’ scholarship scheme
4 years ago

Centre hikes its funding for SC students’ scholarship scheme

Live Mint  

The government on Wednesday announced an increase in funding for a scholarship scheme for students of the Scheduled Castes, particularly those from the economically weaker sections. The move is also significant because the government estimates that nearly 13.6 million poor students who are not continuing education beyond Class X would be brought into the fold of the higher education system …

Cabinet nod to Rs 59,000 core investment in Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC students
4 years ago

Cabinet nod to Rs 59,000 core investment in Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC students

India TV News  

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved changes in the centrally Of the total investment of Rs 59,048 crore approved by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 60 per cent, which amounts to Rs 35,534, would be spent by the Centra and the rest by the state govenrment. The focus of the scheme would be on …

Cabinet Gives Nod for Rs 59,000 Crore Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for 4 Crore SC Students
4 years ago

Cabinet Gives Nod for Rs 59,000 Crore Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for 4 Crore SC Students

News 18  

In an attempt to make higher education accessible to marginalised students, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved ₹59,000 crore Post Matric Scholarship for more than four crore Scheduled Caste students in the next five years. The Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes allows students to pursue any post matric course starting from class 11th and onwards, with the government …

Cabinet approves ₹59,000 crore post-matric scholarship scheme for 4 crore SC students
4 years ago

Cabinet approves ₹59,000 crore post-matric scholarship scheme for 4 crore SC students

Live Mint  

In a big push for education, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved ₹59,000 crore Post Matric Scholarship for more than four crore Scheduled Caste in the next five years. The Post Matric Scholarship scheme for Scheduled Caste students allows students to pursue any post matric course starting from class 11 and onwards, with the government providing the cost of education. …

Scholarship amount not to be reduced for SC, ST students: Odisha CM
4 years, 2 months ago

Scholarship amount not to be reduced for SC, ST students: Odisha CM

India Today  

The Odisha government has recently announced that the monetary amount for the post-matric scholarship set for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes students will not be reduced, despite strong protest from opposition political parties and students. Odisha’s Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, also issued a statement in which he said, “There will be no change in the amount of post-matric scholarship for …

Punjab CM launches post-matric scholarship for SC students
4 years, 2 months ago

Punjab CM launches post-matric scholarship for SC students

India Today  

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has taken a step forward for the welfare of the less fortunate students. Apart from launching this scholarship for the less fortunate students in Punjab, The chief minister also laid foundation stones of projects worth Rs 50 crore at Amritsar’s Ram Tirath to mark Valmiki Jayanti. CM Amarinder Singh also inaugurated a new Ram Tirath …

Punjab Launches Post-matric Scholarship Plan for SC Students as CM Says Centre Deprived them of Funds
4 years, 2 months ago

Punjab Launches Post-matric Scholarship Plan for SC Students as CM Says Centre Deprived them of Funds

News 18  

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday launched a post-matric scholarship scheme for students belonging to the Scheduled Castes category. Participating in the Valmiki Jayanti celebrations virtually, the CM also inaugurated a new Ram Tirath ITI campus while giving the go-ahead for the establishment of a skill development centre to prepare Dalit students for competitive exams, according to a government …

Panjab University syndicate meeting: Nod to double subsidy on student loan
5 years ago

Panjab University syndicate meeting: Nod to double subsidy on student loan

Hindustan Times  

The Panjab University syndicate on Friday doubled the loan subsidy amount of ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 under the merit-cum-means loan subsidy scheme for all self-financed courses. “Keeping in view students’ interest, the syndicate reviewed the guidelines of the merit-cum-means loan subsidy scheme. Now, a student can avail a loan subsidy of ₹50,000 instead of ₹25,000,” said a syndicate member. A syndicate …

Reconsider decision on SC/ST post-matric scholarship: HC to central, state govts
5 years, 2 months ago

Reconsider decision on SC/ST post-matric scholarship: HC to central, state govts

India Today  

The Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the central and state governments to reconsider the policy of not allowing SC/ST students to avail post-matric scholarship while joining courses under management quota in self-financing educational institutions. The bench was considering the question of whether the ministry could be compelled to change its policy in the form of positive direction to pay …

Modi government announces scholarships for 5 crore minority students in next 5 years
5 years, 6 months ago

Modi government announces scholarships for 5 crore minority students in next 5 years

India Today  

PM Narendra Modi-led NDA government has announced scholarships for five crore students from minority communities, including 50 per cent girls, in the next five years. "To ensure socio-economic-educational empowerment of minorities especially girls through '3Es- Education, Employment and Empowerment', various scholarships including pre-matric, post-matric, merit-cum-means etc will be provided to five crore students in next 5 years," Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi …

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