Under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, the State Government is expanding educational opportunities for Scheduled Caste students through various scholarship schemes. From 2014-15 to 2025-26, more than 2.24 crore students have received over ₹7,788 crore in scholarships.
The Madhya Pradesh State Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, is committed to expanding educational opportunities for Scheduled Caste students. Various scholarship schemes provide financial assistance from primary education to higher, technical, professional and overseas studies.
From 2014-15 to 2025-26, more than 2.24 crore Scheduled Caste students have received over ₹7,788 crore through these scholarship schemes in the state. Scholarship amounts are transferred directly to eligible students’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Over 1.40 Crore Students Benefit from State Scholarship
The State Scholarship Scheme aims to encourage Scheduled Caste students to pursue education from an early age and continue their schooling. Since 2014-15, more than 1.40 crore students in Classes 1 to 8 have received scholarships totalling over ₹466.93 crore.
Pre-Matric Scholarship Provides Support to Over 35 Lakh Students
The Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme supports educational continuity among students of Classes 9 and 10. Since 2014-15, more than 35.73 lakh students have received scholarships totalling over ₹993.71 crore.
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MPInfo English News
