25.85 Lakh SC Students Benefited from Central Scholarships in Tamil Nadu in 3 Years
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Schemes
Why in news
The government has highlighted that over 25.85 lakh Scheduled Caste students in Tamil Nadu have benefited from central scholarship schemes in the last three years. This underscores the reach of welfare schemes for SCs in the state.
Background
Central scholarship schemes for SC students include pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-based scholarships aimed at promoting education among disadvantaged communities.
Key facts
25.85 lakh SC students in Tamil Nadu benefited from central scholarship schemes in the last three years.
Schemes include pre-matric, post-matric, and other central scholarships for SC students.
The data was released by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Tamil Nadu has a significant SC population, making these scholarships crucial for educational upliftment.
Prelims pointers
- Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for SC students
- Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC students
- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Tamil Nadu
Mains angles
- GS2: Government policies and interventions for development of SCs
- GS2: Issues relating to education and social empowerment