The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to increase the total
family income ceiling under the central sector scholarship scheme of
“Top Class Education” for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students” from the
existing Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 4.50 lakh per annum, with effect from the
selection year 2013-14.
The enhancement of the ceiling of the annual total family income from
all sources will enable larger number of ST students avail benefits of
the scheme. This will also act as a major incentive for ST students
pursuing higher and technical education.
The decision does not entail any additional burden. The expenditure
on account of revision of the scheme would be met under the existing
budget allocation for each year.
Background :
The Central Sector scholarship scheme of “Top Class Education” for ST
students’ was approved by the Cabinet in its meeting held in May 2007
and came into force with effect from 2007-08. The objective of the
scheme is to provide adequate financial support to ST students for
pursuing professional education in selected premier institutions of the
country.
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