9911796707
TMI BlogCabinet approves continuation and revision of “Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students for studying in India”X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Cabinet approves continuation and revision of “Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students for studying in India” X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... tudents for studying in India" (PMS-OBC) for the years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20. Details: The revision in the PMS-OBC scheme to ensure effective implementation and better monitoring of the schemes includes: * Annual parental income will be increased from Rs. One Lakh to ₹ 1.5 lakh. * 30% of the funds allocated earmarked for girl students and 5% for students with disabilities. * D ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... isbursement of scholarships through Aadhaar seeded bank accounts. * Since the Scheme is funds-limited, central assistance shall be released according to the Notional Allocation.The concept of Committed Liability shall not apply to States/UTs for releases. The estimated cost of the Scheme will be ₹ 3,085 crore. Impact: The revised Scheme: * Will cover larger numbers of eligible and des ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... erving poor OBC students who will be able to pursue higher studies and * Will ensure effective implementation, achieve de-duplication and enhanced monitoring. Background: "Post Matric Scholarship for Other Backward Classes Students for studying in India" (PMS-OBC) a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has been in operation since 1998-99. It enables approximately 40 ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... lakh OBC students to pursue higher study after class X per year. X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
|
