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Education & Learning Schemes

School education, student nutrition, scholarships, and educational support programs.

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ActiveCentral SchemeEducation & LearningEst. 2022

PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI)

Central scheme upgrading over 14,500 government schools into exemplar institutions showcasing the National Education Policy 2020 pedagogy and modern infrastructure.

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ActiveCentral SchemeEducation & LearningEst. 2018

Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan

Integrated nationwide school education scheme spanning pre-school to Class 12, providing free uniforms, textbooks, and infrastructure to government schools.

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ActiveCentral SchemeEducation & LearningEst. 2003

Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship

Financial scholarship providing up to ₹6,000 per annum for meritorious girl students belonging to notified minority communities studying in Classes 9 to 12.

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ActiveCentral SchemeEducation & LearningEst. 2008

Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities

Centrally funded scholarship supporting students belonging to notified minority communities studying in secondary school Classes 9 and 10.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEducation & LearningEst. 2008

Scholarship for Higher Education (INSPIRE - SHE)

Premier science scholarship offering ₹80,000 annually to top 1% meritorious students pursuing basic and natural science courses at undergraduate/postgraduate levels.

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ActiveCentral SchemeEducation & LearningEst. 2018

Prime Minister Research Fellows (PMRF) Scheme

Prestigious doctoral fellowship providing ₹70,000–₹80,000 monthly fellowship plus ₹2,00,000 annual research grant for PhD scholars in IITs, IISc, and IISERs.

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ActiveCentral SchemeEducation & LearningEst. 1954

National Overseas Scholarship for ST Candidates

Central overseas scholarship providing full tuition fees, annual living allowance, and travel costs for ST scholars pursuing Master, Ph.D., and Post-Doctoral studies abroad.

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ActiveCentral SchemeEducation & LearningEst. 2015

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)

Nationwide mission preventing gender-biased sex selection, promoting girl child survival, and securing 100% secondary school enrollment for girls.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEducation & LearningEst. 2016

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

NITI Aayog flagship innovation initiative granting ₹20 lakh for Atal Tinkering Labs in schools and up to ₹10 Crore for Atal Incubation Centres.

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ActiveCentral SchemeEducation & LearningEst. 2017

Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana (Philately Scholarship Scheme)

Pan-India postal scholarship scheme providing Rs. 6,000 per year (Rs. 500/month) to meritorious school students of classes VI to IX pursuing stamp collecting (philately) as an educational hobby.

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ActiveCentral SchemeEducation & LearningEst. 1988

National Child Labour Project (NCLP / PENCIL Scheme)

Rehabilitation and mainstreaming scheme rescuing child labourers and enrolling them into Special Training Centres (STCs) and formal schools, providing Rs. 400 monthly stipend, nutrition, and healthcare.

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ActiveCentral SchemeEducation & LearningEst. 2020

FutureSkills PRIME (National Digital Skilling Initiative)

Joint MeitY-NASSCOM platform offering government-subsidized upskilling in 10 emerging technologies (AI, Cloud, Cyber Security, Blockchain) with up to Rs. 12,000 incentive cashback upon certification.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEducation & LearningEst. 2023

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Grants

Apex scientific funding body with Rs. 50,000 crore outlay providing core research grants, high-end instrumentation, and international collaborative funding across universities and tier-2/3 colleges.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEducation & LearningEst. 2011

INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Scheme

Prestigious post-doctoral fellowship offering Rs. 1,25,000 per month consolidated fellowship plus Rs. 7 lakh annual research grant for 5 years to top young scientists in basic and applied sciences.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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