Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government increased the pre-matric scholarship for Schedule Tribes (ST) and Schedule caste (SC) boarders from 750 to 950 rupees for boys and Rs 800 to 1000 rupees for girls.
The scheme is one of the state government's major projects which aims to offer pre-matric scholarships to ST and SC boarders of schools through the ST and SC Development Department and the School & Mass Education Department. The pre-matric scholarship, which is largely intended for mess management in hostels, intends to support ST and SC boarders' educational and overall development.
In addition, millet-based food items will be added to hostel menus to satisfy boarders' nutritional needs. "More than five lakh ST and SC boarders will benefit from the scheme," officials said.
A total of Rs 490 crore would be spent on the pre-matric scholarship each year. In 2015, the monthly rate of PMS for ST & SC border students was increased for the first time.
Earlier on Sunday, the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik advised his newly inducted Cabinet Ministers to 'Tour' more and reach out to as many people as possible in order to "strengthen the grassroots further."
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