New Delhi (thestates.news) | The Government is implementing a comprehensive range of welfare schemes for the educational advancement, socio-economic empowerment, livelihood promotion and protection of Scheduled Caste communities across the country.
During the financial years 2021-22 to 2025-26, funds were allocated for major initiatives including the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, National Fellowship for SC Students, National Overseas Scholarship, Top Class Education, Free Coaching, Pre-Matric Scholarship, Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), Scheme of Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA), Venture Capital Fund for SCs and skill-development programmes.
The implementation and utilisation of funds under various Scheduled Caste welfare schemes are undertaken in coordination with the respective States and Union Territories. Release of funds is linked to the receipt of complete proposals, submission of Utilisation Certificates, onboarding onto SNA-SPARSH wherever applicable, adherence to scheme guidelines and compliance with the prescribed financial norms.(s-pib)
