The
Union Cabinet today gave its approval to increase the total family income
ceiling under the central sector scholarship scheme of “Top Class Education”
for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students” from the existing Rs.
2 lakh to Rs. 4.50 lakh per annum, with effect from the
selection year 2013-14.
The
enhancement of the ceiling of the annual total family income from all sources
will enable larger number of ST students avail benefits of the
scheme. This will also act as a major incentive for ST students
pursuing higher and technical education.
The
decision does not entail any additional burden. The expenditure on account of
revision of the scheme would be met under the existing budget allocation for
each year.
Background
:
The Central Sector scholarship scheme of “Top Class
Education” for ST students’ was approved by the Cabinet in
its meeting held in May 2007 and came into force with effect from
2007-08. The objective of the scheme is to provide adequate
financial support to ST students for pursuing professional education in
selected premier institutions of the country.
