(a) whether the Government proposes to link the amount of scholarship granted to the
students belonging to the Scheduled Castes with price index under various welfare schemes;
(b) if so, the details in this regard;
(c) the details of requests received by the Union Government from various social
organizations/public representatives in this regard; and
(d) the follow-up action taken or being taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI D. NAPOLEON)
(a) & (b): No such progress is under consideration of the Government, presently. However,
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste students has
provision for linking parental/guardian’s income ceiling with consumer price index for
Industrial workers.
(c) & (d): Suggestions to enhance the rates of Scholarships are received from various
corners from time to time. These concerns are addressed while revising the Schemes,
at periodical intervals.