Department of Social Justice & Empowerment informed Lok Sabha about the Modifications in Pre and Post Matric Scholarship Schemes.
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The scheme wise important changes introduced are as follows:
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC students:
The funding pattern under the scheme was revised from the concept of committed liability to a fixed sharing pattern of 60:40 between Centre and the States (90:10 in case of North Eastern States) or Notional Allocation whichever is lower.
The Annual Family Income limit was increased from Rs. 2.00 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh in 2018 and rates of maintenance allowances were also increased.
Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes (SC) students:
During the year 2020-21, the Union Cabinet has approved the revision and continuation of the scheme from the year 2020-21 to 2025-26 which includes, inter-alia, revision of funding pattern to a sharing ratio of 60:40 between the Centre and the States (90:10 in case of NE States).
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Post Matric Scholarship for OBCs
The income limit has been changed under Pre Matric Scholarship of OBC and Post Matric Scholarship for OBCs as per details given below:
- The Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC increased from Rs.1.00 lakh to Rs. 2.50lakh per annum.
- The Post Matric Scholarship for OBC increased from Rs.1.50 lakh to Rs.2.50lakh per annum.
