(a) whether the Government has approved to change the rate of scholarship under Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of beneficiaries those are entitled to get benefits through the scheme during the last year, State-wise; and
(d) whether the scheme would help the youth in their career education and if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) The rate of scholarship under Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme has been revised from Rs. 2000/-p.m. to Rs. 2500/- p.m.for boys and Rs. 2250/-pm to Rs.3000/-pm for girls w.e.f. Academic Year 2019-20.
(c) The details of the number of beneficiaries last year, State-wise are enclosed as ANNEXURE.
(d) Yes, Sir. The scheme helps the youth in their career education as it provides financial support for various Professional Degree Courses like BE, B. Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed, BBA, BCA, B. Pharma, etc. which are covered under the scheme and are duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India(MCI) and University Grants Commission (UGC).
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