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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
No plan to scrap post-matric scholarship for ST/SC students: Centre
The Centre has said there is no proposal to discontinue the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for Scheduled Tribe or Scheduled Caste students. There have been concerns about whether the scheme will continue beyond 2025-26. In a written response in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said the objective of the scheme is to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of SC and ST students in higher education and that there is no plan to scrap the scheme. Both schemes are currently being implemented with funding and eligibility parameters approved by the Cabinet and Expenditure Finance Committee, which remain valid from financial year 2021-22 to 2025-26. The Centre-State funding patterns differ for SC and ST students. For SC students, the cost-sharing ratio is 60:40 between the Centre and the states, except for the North-Eastern states, where it is 90:10. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment releases the central share directly to students' Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), but only after the state has disbursed its 40 per cent share. For ST students, the fund-sharing ratio stands at 75:25 between the Centre and the states. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs releases 75 per cent of the amount to state governments or Union Territories, which then contribute the remaining 25 per cent and transfer the full amount to students via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in a single instalment.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
‘No plan to scrap post-matric scholarship for ST/SC students': Centre
The Centre has said there is no proposal to discontinue the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for Scheduled Tribe or Scheduled Caste students. There have been concerns about whether the scheme will continue beyond 2025-26. In a written response in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said the objective of the scheme is to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of SC and ST students in higher education and that there is no plan to scrap the scheme. Both schemes are currently being implemented with funding and eligibility parameters approved by the Cabinet and Expenditure Finance Committee, which remain valid from financial year 2021-22 to 2025-26. The Centre-State funding patterns differ for SC and ST students. For SC students, the cost-sharing ratio is 60:40 between the Centre and the states, except for the North-Eastern states, where it is 90:10. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment releases the central share directly to students' Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), but only after the state has disbursed its 40 per cent share. For ST students, the fund-sharing ratio stands at 75:25 between the Centre and the states. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs releases 75 per cent of the amount to state governments or Union Territories, which then contribute the remaining 25 per cent and transfer the full amount to students via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in a single instalment.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
No plan to scrap post-matric scholarship for ST/SC students: Centre
The Centre has said there is no proposal to discontinue the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for Scheduled Tribe or Scheduled Caste students. There have been concerns about whether the scheme will continue beyond 2025-26. Also Read | Pre-matric scholarship for minority students was discontinued based on 'cogent reasons': Minister In a written response in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said the objective of the scheme is to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of SC and ST students in higher education and that there is no plan to scrap the scheme. Both schemes are currently being implemented with funding and eligibility parameters approved by the Cabinet and Expenditure Finance Committee, which remain valid from financial year 2021-22 to 2025-26. The Centre-State funding patterns differ for SC and ST students. For SC students, the cost-sharing ratio is 60:40 between the Centre and the States, except for the North-Eastern States, where it is 90:10. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment releases the central share directly to students' Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), but only after the State has disbursed its 40% share. For ST students, the fund-sharing ratio stands at 75:25 between the Centre and the States. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs releases 75 per cent of the amount to State governments or Union Territories, which then contribute the remaining 25% and transfer the full amount to students via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in a single instalment.
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
No plan to scrap post-matric scholarship for ST/SC students: Centre
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) The Centre has said there is no proposal to discontinue the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for Scheduled Tribe or Scheduled Caste students. There have been concerns about whether the scheme will continue beyond 2025-26. In a written response in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said the objective of the scheme is to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of SC and ST students in higher education and that there is no plan to scrap the scheme. Both schemes are currently being implemented with funding and eligibility parameters approved by the Cabinet and Expenditure Finance Committee, which remain valid from financial year 2021-22 to 2025-26. The Centre-State funding patterns differ for SC and ST students. For SC students, the cost-sharing ratio is 60:40 between the Centre and the states, except for the North-Eastern states, where it is 90:10. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment releases the central share directly to students' Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), but only after the state has disbursed its 40 per cent share. For ST students, the fund-sharing ratio stands at 75:25 between the Centre and the states. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs releases 75 per cent of the amount to state governments or Union Territories, which then contribute the remaining 25 per cent and transfer the full amount to students via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in a single instalment. PTI UZM VN VN (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 16:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi 20th instalment not released today: What to know
PM Kisan Samman 20th instalment : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not released the next tranche of ₹2,000 in July, while millions of farmers await the 20th instalment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The 19th instalment of PM Kisan, which is credited every four months, was released in February 2025. Last year, the instalment was credited on time in the month of June, but the amount has been postponed this year. At a public meeting in Motihari (East Champaran) on July 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly planning to announce the release of the 20th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana to over 9.8 crore farmers nationwide. Millions of eligible farmers could receive a direct payment of ₹2,000 into their bank accounts if PM Modi presses the button. PM Kisan Samman Nidhi 20th Instalment: How to avail? a) Keep your bank account linked with your Aadhaar card. b) View Aadhar seeding with bank account status. c) Keep DBT option active in Aadhaar-seeded bank account d). Finish the e-KYC process e). View Aadhaar seeding status under the Know Your Status' module in the PM Kisan Portal. PM Kisan Samman Nidhi 20th Instalment: Steps to update land address? Step 1: Go to the PM Kisan's website at Step 2: Press on 'State Transfer Request' on the homepage under 'Farmers Corner'. Step 3. Enter the 'Registration Number' or 'Aadhaar Number'. Step 4: Fill in the captcha code and press on 'Get OTP' Step 5: Fill in the OTP Step 6: Upload 'proof of cultivable land' in your name (land records, khasra/khatoni, etc.) Step 7: Review changes and send the form online. Why is the PM Kisan 20th instalment getting delayed? Farmers' accounts have not yet been credited with the 20th instalment of June 2025. The payment for qualified farmers is anticipated to be released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month. February, June, and October are typically when the PM Kisan instalment is released. This year, many anticipated a similar timeline. However, as the date has not yet been formally announced, it appears that the 20th instalment has been delayed this time. Who is eligible for the PM Kisan Yojana Scheme 2025? • Citizenship of India • Own cultivable land • Mandatory for a small or marginal farmer • Not be a pensioner receiving Rs 10,000 or more per month • Individuals who haven't filed an income tax • Individuals of 'not' being institutional landholders. What is the PM Kisan Scheme? The PM Kisan scheme, which was introduced in 2019 after being announced by then-Finance Minister Piyush Goyal in the Interim Budget, has grown to be the biggest DBT system globally. Eligible farmers are given Rs 2,000 every four months under this scheme, which adds up to Rs 6,000 annually throughout the April–July, August–November, and December–March cycles. The funds are transferred straight into the beneficiaries' bank accounts.
