Govt to launch SRESHTA scheme for development of SC students

The Centre is set to launch the Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SRESHTA) scheme for the upliftment and development of scheduled castes (SC) students.

Central govt. will celebrate Mahaparinirvan Divas in remembrance of Dr. B R Ambedkar on 6th Dec 2021 as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. At this occasion, SRESHTA scheme for socio-economic development of meritorious SC students will also be launched. MIt will enable bright SC students to have a better future by getting a high-quality education. It will also aid in controlling dropout rates of SC students from class 9th to 12th.