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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