India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Central Government is implementing the Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students with the objective of significantly increasing the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of SC students in higher education, particularly those belonging to the poorest households. The scheme provides financial assistance at the post-matriculation and post-secondary levels, enabling eligible Scheduled Caste students to pursue and complete their education.
Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale, in a written reply to Shri Golla Baburao in Rajya Sabha, informed the House that the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme has been implemented continuousl...