India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Central Government is advancing the educational empowerment of students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) through the Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS).
Union Minister of Social Justice And Empowerment, Dr Virendra Kumar said that from 2014-15 to 2025-26, a cumulative expenditure of approximately Rs. 3,509.39 crore has been recorded under the four major components of SHREYAS adding that during this period, the cumulative beneficiary count reported under these components was 1,18,248.
The Minister said the Scheme brings together targeted interventions aimed at reducing financial barriers and improvi...