SHREYAS scheme

• Over 2300 crore rupees have been allocated for education of SC and OBC students since 2014.

ABOUT SHREYAS SCHEME

• Nodal ministry- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
• The umbrella scheme of “SHREYAS” comprises 4 central sector sub-schemes namely-
  • “Top Class Education for SCs”,
    • aims at recognizing and promoting quality education amongst students belonging to SCs, by providing full financial support.
    • The Scheme will cover SC students for pursuing studies beyond 12th class.
  • “Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs”,
    • Objective of the Scheme is to provide coaching of good quality for economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) candidates to enable them appear in competitive and entrance examinations.
    • The ceiling of the total family income under the scheme is 8 lakhs per annum.
    • 3500 slots are allotted per annum. The ratio of SC: OBC students is 70:30 and 30% slots are reserved for females in each category.
  • “National Overseas Scheme for SCs”
    • financial assistance is provided to the selected students from SCs; De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes; landless agricultural labourers and traditional artisan categories, for pursuing masters and Ph.D. level courses abroad.
    • Presently, 125 slots are allotted under the scheme.
  • “National Fellowship for SCs”
    • fellowship is provided to Scheduled Castes students for pursuing higher education leading to M.Phil/ Ph.D degrees in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities/Institutions/ Colleges recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC).