BJP SC Cell President Naveen Markande flanked by Raipur MP Sunil Soni and different leaders, interacting with mediapersons

Addressing the mediapersons at a press convention on Sunday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Scheduled Caste (SC) Cell State President Naveen Markande mentioned that the Union Cabinet with an goal to profit the scholars from Scheduled Caste Communities, has re-introduced the Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) for Scheduled Caste college students with main and constructive modifications. Markande who was flanked by Raipur MP Sunil Soni and different BJP leaders, mentioned the Union Cabinet has additionally authorised an funding of Rs 59,048 crore, of which, Rs 35,534 crore amounting to 60 % will probably be spent by the Central Government whereas the remainder quantity will probably be spent by the State Governments. Markande mentioned with a purpose to empower SC inhabitants within the nation with training, the Post Matric Scholarship scheme is a significant single interference of the central authorities. He mentioned the central authorities is dedicated in direction of rising such initiatives in order to make sure that inside 5 years the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in greater training meets the nationwide common. The Post Matric Scholarship scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and applied via State Government and UT Administration. The Scheme offers monetary help to the Scheduled Caste college students finding out at put up matriculation or post-secondary stage to allow them to finish their training. These scholarships can be found for research in India solely and are awarded by the federal government of the State/Union Territory to which the applicant really belongs i.e. completely settled. Markande mentioned the Union Cabinet has pressured upon correct implementation of this scheme in order that well timed funds might be launched aside from guaranteeing full transparency, in depth accountability and steady monitoring might be carried out. Markande whereas talking in regards to the amendments made by the Union Cabinet, mentioned {that a} marketing campaign will probably be launched amongst poorest of poor SC college students, who’ve handed Class X examination, in direction of getting them admitted within the greater training programs of their alternative. It is being estimated that there are 1.36 crore such college students who’ve handed Class X, however are unable to proceed their greater research. The scheme will probably be launched with robust safety measures on an internet platform in order to make sure transparency, accountability, work functionality and well timed help. It would be the accountability of the state to look at eligibility, caste standing, Aadhar and checking account particulars on an internet portal. Financial help will probably be supplied to college students via DBT mode. Initiating the 2021-22 tutorial session, the central share of 60 per cent will probably be transferred into the account of scholars via DBT mode. Markande mentioned the monitoring mechanism will probably be strengthened and thru social audit and third get together valuation in addition to half-yearly audited account reviews of each establishment. He mentioned the Centre mulled the concept of accelerating the central help, which was Rs 1100 crore throughout 2017-18 to 2019-2020, will probably be elevated by 5 occasions to Rs 6,000 crore throughout 2020-21 to 2025-26. The State Government would be the precept catalyst within the implementation of this scheme in direction of benefiting SC class college students.