Government Strengthens Transparent and Timely Delivery of Post-Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Caste Students

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment implements the Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste students through State Governments and Union Territory Administrations to support post-matriculation and post-secondary education. Applications are invited through designated State scholarship portals or the National Scholarship Portal. The release of the Central share is linked to the disbursement of the corresponding State or UT share and verified beneficiary data on the National Scholarship Portal. Direct Benefit Transfer, introduced in 2021-22 alongside Aadhaar-seeded bank payments, facilitates simpler fund flows, accurate targeting, de-duplication, and transparency. The Department conducts outreach via advertisements and social media, and reviews implementation through national-level Chintan Shivirs, regional meetings, and national conferences.