Post-Class 10 scholarships hiked for Schedule Tribes students

New Delhi: The central government on Thursday raised the scholarships
for Scheduled Tribes students after Class 10 to encourage education
after matriculation.

Home Minister P. Chidambaram announced the hike after a meeting of the
union cabinet in the national capital.

"The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the
revision of centrally sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship to
students belonging to Scheduled Tribes in India," The home minister
said.

Along with hiking maintenance and other allowances, the income-ceiling
of parents and guardians for eligibility for the scholarships has been
increased from Rs.1.45 lakh to Rs.2.00 lakh per annum.

The Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Tribes students
provides financial assistance to such students who pursue recognized
post-matriculation courses in India in recognized institutions. The
government provides 100 percent central assistance to the state
governments for the scheme. IANS