education

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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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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Key highlights of 4th edition of the SDG India Index – 2023-24

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

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district children learning through digital technology, an AROEHAN NGO initiaitve

2023-24 Data by Unified District Information System for Education Plus

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

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Fighting for spot in school to fighting for family land: Poonam’s Story

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

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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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