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Context

• Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing an umbrella scheme namely PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM –YASASVI) for OBC and others.

PM YOUNG ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME FOR VIBRANT INDIA FOR OBCs AND OTHERS (PM -YASASVI)

About

• This is an umbrella Scheme formulated for OBC, EBC and DNT Students by clubbing the existing Scholarship Schemes and Hostel Scheme.

Sub-Schemes

There are five sub-Schemes under the Scheme.

1. Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
2. Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students.
3. Top Class School Education for OBC,EBC and DNT Students
4. Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
5. Construction of Hostel for OBC Boys and Girls.

Ministry

• Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India has formulated the scheme.

Aim

• To award scholarships to eligible candidates belonging to Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Backward Class (EBC), and De-Notified, Nomadic & Semi Nomadic Tribes(DNT/SNT) categories.

Benefits              

• Scholarships ranging from Rs 75,000 to Rs 1,25,000.

Eligibility

• The annual income of parents/guardians from all sources should not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs.
• Students studying in Class IX and Class XI identified Schools across India.
• The award of scholarships is at two levels:

1. 1. For students who are studying in Class IX
   2. For students who are studying in Class XI

Selection

• Selection of candidates for the award of scholarships under the scheme is through a written test called YASASVI ENTRANCE TEST.

Testing Agency

• National Testing Agency has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the YASASVI ENTRANCE TEST.

PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the PM –YASASVI Scheme. 1.This is a scholarship scheme formulated for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students.   2.Ministry of Education has formulated the Scheme. 3.Students studying in Class IX and Class XI identified Schools across India are eligible for the scheme. 4.Scholarships under the scheme range from Rs 1,25,000 to Rupees Five lakhs. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2, and 4 only (d) None of the above. Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2, and 4 only

 

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