Social Justice Ministry records significant growth in SC scholarship coverage; disbursements reach record high

June 19, 2026 10:37 AM

Social Justice Ministry records significant growth in SC scholarship coverage; disbursements reach record high

The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) has reported a significant increase in scholarship coverage and fund disbursement for Scheduled Caste (SC) students, with both Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarship schemes registering record numbers during the current financial year. The Social Justice & Empowerment Ministry said the expansion reflects the success of technology-driven reforms, particularly the adoption of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism, which has enhanc...

Government disburses scholarships to 92,000+ children of beedi, cine and mine workers

April 4, 2025 4:23 PM

Government disburses scholarships to 92,000+ children of beedi, cine and mine workers

The Ministry of Labour & Employment has disbursed financial assistance for education to all eligible applicants under Labour Welfare Schemes (LWS) meant for the wards of Beedi, Cine, and Non-Coal Mine Workers. A total of Rs. 32.51 crores has been disbursed to 92,118 wards of Beedi, Cine and Non-coal mine workers who applied for the scholarship during the academic year 2024-25, as stated by the Ministry on Friday. The Education component of the Labour Welfare Scheme is implemented through th...

TRUST Scholarship amount row: TN rural students seek raise

January 5, 2025 12:38 PM

TRUST Scholarship amount row: TN rural students seek raise

The parents of students appearing for the Tamil Nadu Rural Students Talent Search (TRUST) exam have called for an increase in the scholarship amount provided to beneficiaries. Currently, students who clear the TRUST exam receive a scholarship of ₹1,000 per year for four consecutive years, until they complete Class 12. The exam, designed to encourage rural students in Class 9 to complete their school education, is limited to those whose parents earn less than ₹1 lakh annually. The 2023 TRU...