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United News of India
23-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Over 2.2 cr SC students benefited from scholarship schemes in 5 years: Govt
New Delhi, July 23 (UNI) Over 2.2 crore students hailing from the Scheduled Caste category in the country have availed of the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme, while 20,340 students have benefited under the Top-Class Education Scheme over the last five years, the government informed the Rajya Sabha today. Financial assistance and scholarships extended under the PMS and the Top-Class Education Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students have significantly improved access to higher education and contributed to elevating the academic standards among SC communities, said the Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale, in a written reply. He said the schemes have not only alleviated the financial burden on beneficiaries but also facilitated greater access to quality education across the country. In the past five years, 2,22,31,139 and 20,340 SC students have benefitted under Post Matric Scholarship Scheme and Top-Class Education Scheme respectively, said the Minister. He noted that these schemes have played a crucial role in enhancing educational opportunities for SC students, thereby promoting socio-economic mobility, expanding career opportunities, and addressing the long-standing issues of economic and social backwardness in these communities. The beneficiaries have pursued higher education in various reputed institutions including IITs, IIMs, IIITs, AIIMSs, NITs, NIFTs, NIDs, IHMs, NLUs, among others. Many have gone on to achieve notable success in their respective domains, the Minister added. UNI XC PRS
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Amid renewed talks over Hry colleges' affiliation, PU awaits Rs 188cr from Pb
1 2 Chandigarh: The demand for Haryana's colleges to be affiliated with Panjab University (PU) has resurfaced following statements by Rohtak MP Deepender Hooda and PUCSC president Anurag Dalal. Amid this renewed discussion, PU is still awaiting the release of multiple grants already sanctioned by the Punjab Government. On August 24, 2023, Punjab's department of higher education wrote to PU, confirming grants of Rs 25.91 crore for the construction of boys hostel No. 9 and Rs 23.01 crore for the second to sixth floors of girls hostel No. 11. However, the university has not yet received either of these amounts. Separately, the university has written to various Punjab departments requesting release of long-pending funds. A letter dated September 12, 2024 was sent seeking a one-time grant of Rs 102.66 crore to clear arrears of pension, gratuity, and leave encashment. Another letter dated October 7, 2024, was addressed asking for the release of Rs 36.51 crore pending under the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (PMS). A senior Panjab University official said, "We have received letters of sanction from the Punjab government for the hostel projects, and we are hopeful that the funds will be released soon. These allocations are essential for our infrastructure and financial obligations." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The situation has drawn attention to the university's continued reliance on state governments for key grants. While the Punjab government has in the past reiterated its support for PU, the delay in fund flow—despite official communication—remains a concern within the institution. MP Hooda recently said he was confident that the Haryana government would be willing to contribute grants to PU if affiliation was allowed, and backed the idea of renaming the university to 'Panjab and Haryana University'—a suggestion Dalal made in view of the large number of Haryana students at PU.
