Modifications in Pre And Post Matric Scholarship Schemes

Modifications in Pre And Post Matric Scholarship Schemes

Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II – Education; Welfare schemes

In news

• Lok Sabha was informed about the Modifications in Pre and Post Matric Scholarship Schemes for SCs and OBCs.
• Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Important changes introduced in the scheme 

• Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC students:
  • The funding pattern – fixed sharing pattern of 60:40 between Centre and the States (90:10 in case of North Eastern States) or Notional Allocation whichever is lower.
  • The Annual Family Income limit increased from Rs. 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh. 
  • Rates of maintenance allowances were also increased.
• Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students: 
  • It shall continue from 2020-21 to 2025-26
  • Funding pattern – sharing ratio of 60:40 between the Centre and the States (90:10 in case of NE States)
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBCs and Post Matric Scholarship for OBCs: 
  • Pre-Matric Scholarship increased from Rs.1 lakh to Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum.
  • Post Matric Scholarship increased from Rs.1.5 lakh to Rs.2.5 lakh per annum.