Public Policies

Form to apply for Ashram Schools : Free Education for SC/ST Students

Ashram schools are essential for advancing education and guaranteeing that children from tribal communities, who frequently encounter socioeconomic difficulties, have access to high-quality facilities and instruction. In Maharashtra, ashram schools are educational establishments whose main goal is to give tribal students, usually those living in rural or remote locations. It is instrumental for the education […]

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Guidelines for digital loan portal Vidya Lakhshmi

Under the direction of the Department of Financial Services (Ministry of Finance), the Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Education), and the Indian Banks Association (IBA), a fully IT-based Student Financial Aid Authority called Vidya Lakshmi. This portal was created to administer and oversee Scholarship and Educational Loan Schemes. By using the platform, students may

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About New India Literacy Programme 2022-2027- worth Rs. 1037 Crores

The New India Literacy Programme (NILP) is a centrally sponsored scheme that aims to enhance literacy and education among citizens aged 15 years and above across India. Approved for implementation during the fiscal years 2022–2027, the programme aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and focuses on comprehensive adult education. The key components of

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What is RTE ACT ? -Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

On April 1, 2010, India passed a historic law known as the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The Act’s main goal is to give all Indian children between the ages of 6 and 14 free and mandatory schooling. It stipulates that all children must have equal access to high-quality education free from discrimination. Free and

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Eklavya Model Residential Schools budget raised to 7,088 crores

The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) is a scheme to provide quality education to students from Scheduled Tribes (STs). The scheme was introduced in 1997-98 by Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The purpose of this scheme is to help students in vulnerable areas and communities to get access to educational opportunities and resources. The 2025-26 budget

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Education Loan Digital Portal for Higher Studies- Vidya Lakshmi

With objective of making quality higher education available to financially struggling students, the Indian government introduced a loan portal called Vidya Lakhshmi. The unique loan portal has been made available through a straightforward, transparent, student-friendly, and fully digital application process. It allows for collateral-free, guarantee-free education loans to deserving students who are accepted into the

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Government of Goa fee waiver scheme for higher studies of SC/ST students

Taking the geo-political discrimination against students belonging to Schedules Castes and Schedules Tribes, the government of Goa launched a variant policy to waive the fee for higher education for the students. While there are several measures taken by the government of India to keep children in school till the 8th and 10th grades, the students

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All Schemes under estimated Rs 6,12,293 crore Maharashtra Annual Scheme Budget 24-25

With an estimated expenditure of Rs. 6,12,293 crore [Rs. 6,123 billion], the Maharashtra Scheme Budget saw a 2% hike compared to last year’s budget. The budget plans to distribute solar pumps to 850,000 farmers and allocates approximately Rs. 15 Crore each for the Scheduled Caste Plan and the Tribal Development Sub-Plan. The link below shows

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Mandated Role of Private Schools in Right To Education Act

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act of 2009 ensures that all Indian children between the ages of six and fourteen receive free and compulsory education. The Act is not limited to government schools and involves precise rules for private schools to facilitate the law. The RTE Act’s Section 12(1)(c) requires

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The Navbharat Saksharta Abhiyaan: Fostering Skill Development

The Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakramme aims to impart basic education, financial and digital literacy skills along with basic life skills to those who could never go to school. The scheme was launched in Jammu and kashmir in September 2023, coinciding with the celebrations of the literacy week in Kashmir.

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