Under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, students from Backward Classes in Madhya Pradesh have been provided with substantial financial aid and educational opportunities. Since 2008-09, over ₹13,156.51 crore has been allocated for scholarships, free coaching, and skill development programmes.
In an effort to ensure equal opportunities in education and employment for students from Backward Classes in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has introduced a series of initiatives over the past 15 years. These comprehensive measures have provided substantial financial aid and educational opportunities.
Pre-Matric Scholarships Strengthen Educational Opportunities:
The Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme aims to reduce school dropouts and support continuity in education among students from Backward Classes. From 2012-13 to 2026-27, more than 4.50 crore students have benefited from this scheme, receiving scholarships worth over ₹2,535 crore.
Under the Praveenya (Merit) Scholarship Scheme, 2,185 meritorious students from Backward Classes who achieved outstanding marks in school education have been provided with a total of ₹1.69 crore.
At the college level, the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme provides financial support for higher and professional education. From 2012-13 to 2026-27, this scheme has benefited 84.22 lakh students from Backwards Classes, with assistance amounting to ₹10,467 crore.
Free Coaching and Skill Development Programmes:
The State Government is implementing special training programmes to help youth from Backward Classes succeed in administrative and other competitive examinations. Under the Sardar Patel Coaching Training Scheme, launched in 2021-22, free coaching has been provided to 11,174 educated youth for competitive examinations, with ₹23.09 crore spent on the programme.
Similarly, 3,354 Backward Class candidates who qualified examinations conducted by the Union and State Public Service Commissions have received ₹7.64 crore under the Civil Services Incentive Scheme.
In addition, the Shaurya Sankalp Training Scheme, launched in 2026-27 for comprehensive youth training, has provided training to 3,827 youth, with ₹4.83 crore spent so far.
Overseas Scholarship Opportunities:
Under the Backwards Classes Overseas Scholarship Scheme, financial assistance is offered to students pursuing higher education at reputed foreign universities. Since 2008-09, a total of 341 students from Backward Classes have received financial assistance worth ₹122.09 crore.
Source:
MPInfo English News
