Ministry Scholarship Scheme Supports Over 1.44 Crore SC Students
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हे का महत्त्वाचे आहे
Demonstrates concrete fiscal execution and targeted social welfare interventions for vulnerable groups, crucial for GS2 Social Justice syllabus.
सारांश
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has provided financial support to over 1.44 crore Scheduled Caste (SC) students via scholarships amounting to Rs 12,773 crore, bolstering educational empowerment and social inclusion.
मुख्य मुद्दे
- Over 1.44 crore Scheduled Caste (SC) students have been supported through scholarships.
- Total scholarship amount disbursed amounts to Rs 12,773 crore.
- Aims to promote educational empowerment, bridge learning gaps, and reduce dropout rates among marginalized communities.
- Reflects government's commitment towards inclusive growth and social justice.
महत्त्वाच्या संज्ञा
Scheduled Caste Scholarships Scheme
A centrally sponsored scheme providing financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students for post-matriculation or post-secondary studies to enable them to complete their education.
UPSC context
UPSC GS Paper II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population and performance of these schemes.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The central government ministry responsible for welfare, social justice, and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized sections of society, including Scheduled Castes, OBCs, and disabled persons.
UPSC context
UPSC GS Paper II: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
संबंधित स्थिर संकल्पना
What are the key features and funding pattern of the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students?
- Income Ceiling: Targeted at SC students whose annual parental income does not exceed ₹2.5 lakh to pursue higher education.
- Funding Ratio: Funded in a 60:40 sharing ratio between the Central and State Governments (90:10 for North-Eastern Himalayan States).
- Disbursement Mode: Utilizes Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to credit scholarship amounts directly into student bank accounts, minimizing leakage.
आंतर-विषय नमुने
Centre-State Funding in Social Sector Schemes
The PMS-SC scheme's 60:40 Centre-State funding ratio exemplifies cooperative federalism in social welfare, mirroring financing patterns in centrally sponsored schemes like Samagra Shiksha.
DBT, Aadhaar, and Welfare Exclusion Debates
Implementation of Aadhaar-seeded Direct Benefit Transfer across social sector schemes directly intersects with debates on digital public infrastructure (DPI) and welfare exclusion.
PMS-SC income ceiling, DBT mechanism, and Centre-State funding ratio (60:40) are classic UPSC statement-trap elements.
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