Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Thawarchand Gehlot during a press conference on Wednesday. (Photo/ANI)
CCEA approves changes in post-matric scholarship scheme for SCs, to benefit over 4 crore students ANI | Updated: Dec 23, 2020 17:53 IST
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved changes in the centrally sponsored Post Matric Scholarship to students belonging to Scheduled Castes (PMS-SC) to benefit more than four crore SC students in the next five years so that they can successfully complete their higher education.
Briefing the media after a meeting of union cabinet, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Thawarchand Gehlot said that the Cabinet has approved a total investment of Rs 59,048 crore of which Central Government would spend Rs 35,534 crore and the balance would be spent by the state governments.
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PM Modi says affordable, quality education important focus area for government ANI | Updated: Dec 23, 2020 21:53 IST
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the decision of union cabinet on post-matric scholarship will ensure greater educational access to youngsters belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
He said in a tweet that ensuring top quality and affordable education to youth is an important focus area for the government. Today s Cabinet decision on post-matric scholarship will ensure greater educational access to youngsters belonging to SC communities. Ensuring top quality and affordable education to our youth is an important focus area for our Government, he said.
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Cabinet approved major changes in Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Post Matric Scholarship to students belonging to Scheduled Castes (PMS-SC)’.
New Delhi: The Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday (December 23, 2020) announced that the Cabinet has approved a revision in the guidelines for providing Direct-To-Home (DTH) services in India. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi also approved major and transformative changes in the Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Post Matric Scholarship to students belonging to Scheduled Castes (PMS-SC)’ to benefit more than four crore SC students in the next five years so that they can successfully complete their higher education.
Cabinet Gives Nod for Rs 59,000 Crore Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for 4 Crore SC Students
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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 (SC) 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 meeting the cost of education.
The Cabinet approved a total investment of Rs 59,048 crore of which the central government would spend Rs 35,534 crore (60 per cent). The balance amount would be spent by the state governments.