Srinagar, Nov. 1 -- Education is central to social empowerment. For students from socially and economically disadvantaged communities, financial assistance can help sustain schooling, open doors to higher education and support ambition in research and professional careers.

Between FY 2014-15 and FY 2025-26, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has pursued these objectives through scholarships, coaching assistance, overseas education support and research fellowships.

The Department's approach focuses on reducing financial barriers and strengthening educational continuity. Its interventions seek to improve access to opportunities for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Backward Classes (EBCs), a...