(a) whether the NCERT has decided to provide 100
scholarships to schools drop-outs who have completed
VII/VIII but could not complete their studies due to
financial or family constraints;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the selection
process adopted by the NCERT; and
(c) the extent to which this scheme is likely to improve
the position of drop-outs from class VII/VIII?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI M.A.A. FATMI )
(a) & (b) Under the Scheme of National Talent Search
Scholarship for drop-outs, NCERT has offered 100
scholarships for a period of one year only on a trial
basis for children who have dropped out of regular
schooling after class VIII. The selection process would
be similar to that in the present Talent Search Scheme.
(c) The students are expected to join mainstream
schooling from Class XI onwards.