Free Coaching Scheme for SCs, OBCs Revamped

Free Coaching Scheme for SCs, OBCs Revamped

New Delhi: A scheme for providing free coaching to SCs/ OBCs and minorities is being revamped with the creation of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.

A high-level panel headed by additional secretary of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is being constituted, which will select the institutions and coaching centres, including the privately-run classes.

According to sources, an Outlay of Rs.40 crore would be earmarked for implementing this scheme.

The scheme aims at providing quality education to the SC and OBC students appearing for Group A and B examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), staff selection Commission (SSC), various railway recruitment boards (RRB), exams conducted by the state public service and also job-oriented courses for employment in the private sector like IT and bio-technology.

The family income criterion is being raised to Rs.2 lakh per annum from Rs.1 lakh.

Free Coaching Scheme for SCs, OBCs Revamped

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