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 […]
Eklavya Model Residential Schools budget raised to 7,088 crores Read More »
The Press Information Bureau has released data on notable advancements towards the objectives of eradicating poverty, ensuring good employment, economic expansion, addressing climate change, and preserving land in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals for the year 2023-24. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ujjwala, Swachh Bharat, Jan Dhan, Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY, Ayushman Arogya Mandir, PM-Mudra Yojana, Saubhgaya, Start-up
Key highlights of 4th edition of the SDG India Index – 2023-24 Read More »
Following the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, necessary reforms to the data collection system were required. Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2023-24 aligns with the recommendations of NEP 2020 by moving the focus from school-wise consolidated data until 2021-22 to individual student focus for the first time at the
2023-24 Data by Unified District Information System for Education Plus Read More »
Like most girls who drop out of school in India, Poonam’s family did not see the point in educating a girl. Poonam had to fight to get into the same school as her brother and even after being admitted, she was pulled out at least twice but kept fighting for her education. Her father passed
Fighting for spot in school to fighting for family land: Poonam’s Story Read More »
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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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
All Schemes under estimated Rs 6,12,293 crore Maharashtra Annual Scheme Budget 24-25 Read More »
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.
The Navbharat Saksharta Abhiyaan: Fostering Skill Development Read More »
The Ministry of social Justice and Empowerment has started a National Overseas Scholarship Scheme to help different marginalized communities access higher education.
National Overseas Scholarship Scheme: Aiding Higher Education Read More »
There are several government schemes targeted towards improving the quality of life of the citizens. Some of them include MGNREGA, National Family Benefit Scheme and Shravanbal Yojana
Sarkari Yojna: List of Government Schemes in Maharashtra (English/Marathi) Read More »
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has put up several resources for the citizens to be able to access information about government initiatives and schemes meant for them. There are several instructional manuals such as the manual for National Fellowship for Students, available in both English and Hindi. There is an Instruction Manual for the Umang
Scholarship Portal for Students by Ministry of Tribal Affairs Read More »
