Ministry of Human Resource Development

National Means - Cum - Merit Scholarship Scheme: Ministry of Human Resource Development

Details of National Means - Cum - Merit Scholarship Scheme
Particulars	Description
Name of the Scheme	National Means - Cum - Merit Scholarship Scheme
Sponsored by	Central Government
Funding Pattern	The Scheme is 100 per cent centrally funded.
Description	This scheme aims to award 100,000 scholarships to the gifted or meritorious students whose parental income is not more than Rs.1,50,000/- per annum from all sources. The scheme would provide reservation to different categories of students as per the State / UT norms.
Beneficiaries	Individual,Children,
Benefits
Benefit Type	Material,
Eligibility criteria	An Awardee is eligible for the scholarship provided (1)he/she takes up studies in approved courses; (2)maintains good conduct and continues studies as a regular student in government/ local body/ adided school; (iii)takes up studies on whole time basis; &(iv)does not take up a job.
How to Avail	By clearing Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) conducted at state level.
Validity of the Scheme
Introduced On	15 / 07 / 2008
Valid Upto	16 / 10 / 2011

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Ministry of Human Resource Development

Saakshar Bharat : Ministry of Human Resource Development

Name of the Scheme	Saakshar Bharat
Sponsored by	Both: Central & State Government
Funding Pattern	A total financial outlay for �Saakshar Bharat� during the last 3 years of XI Plan period is Rs. 6502.70 crores, out of which the Central share will be Rs. 4993.02 crore. The share of funding between Central and State Government is in the ratio of 75:25 and in the case of North-Eastern States including Sikkim in the ratio of 90:10, respectively.
Ministry/Department	Department of School Eduction & Literacy
Description	The main objective of this scheme is to further promote and strengthen Adult Education, specially of women, by extending educational options to those adults who having lost the opportunity to access formal education and crossed the standard age, now feel a need for learning of any type.
Beneficiaries	Individual,Women,
Benefits
Benefit Type	Material,
Eligibility criteria	Non Literatres in the age group of 15-35 years and Women.
How to Avail	To implement the programme, 1.70 lakh Lok Shiksha Kendras (Adult Education Centers) will be established in Panchayat grams of the districts covered under the programme. The benefit of the scheme can be availed by contacting Lok Shiksha Kendras in various regions.
Validity of the Scheme
Introduced On	01 / 10 / 2009
Valid Upto	07 / 10 / 2011

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Ministry of Human Resource Development

Information and Communication Technology [ICT] in School: Ministry of Human Resource Development

Name of the Scheme	Information and Communication Technology [ICT] in School
Sponsored by	Both: Central & State Government
Funding Pattern	Information and Communication Technology [ICT] in School scheme, the Union Government would provide 75% of financial assistance to State/UTs. The balance 25% of funds would be contributed by the State Governments/UTs.
Description	This scheme aims to provide opportunities to secondary stage students to develop Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and also for ICT aided learning process. It enables widespread availability of access devices, connectivity to the Internet and promotion of ICT literacy.
Beneficiaries	Community,Children,
Benefits
Benefit Type	Material,
Eligibility criteria	Each State Government/ Union Territory would convert one school per district into a smart school subject to availability of funds. A grant of not more than Rs.25 lakhs would be given per smart school. This limit may be reviewed in the future, if needed. A sum of Rs.2.5 lakhs shall be provided as recurring costs which includes maintenance, consumable, internet useage and monitoring costs.
How to Avail	The financial assistance is given to States and other institutions on the basis of the approvals accorded by Project Monitoring and Evaluation Group (PM&EG) headed by Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy.
Validity of the Scheme
Introduced On	01 / 04 / 2010
Valid Upto	07 / 10 / 2011

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Ministry of Human Resource Development

Central Scheme to provide Interest Subsidy (CSIS): Ministry of Human Resource Development

Details of Central Scheme to provide Interest Subsidy (CSIS)
Particulars	Description
Name of the Scheme	Central Scheme to provide Interest Subsidy (CSIS)
Sponsored by	Central Government
Funding Pattern	The Scheme is 100 per cent centrally funded.
Ministry/Department	Department of Higher Education
Description	The Government of India has launched a scheme to provide full interest subsidy during the period of moratorium, i.e., Course Period plus one year or six months after getting job, whichever is earlier, on loans taken by students belonging to Economically Weaker Sections from scheduled banks under the Educational Loan scheme of the Indian Banks� Association, for pursuing any of the approved courses of studies in technical and professional streams, from recognised institutions in India.
Beneficiaries	Individual,
Benefits
Benefit Type	Loan,Subsidy,
Eligibility criteria	The Scheme could be adopted by all scheduled Banks and would be applicable only for studies in recognized Technical/Profession Courses (after Class-XII) in India.
How to Avail	By submitting an agreement between the student and the branch of the concerned bank for Interest Subsidy Scheme.
Validity of the Scheme
Introduced On	01 / 04 / 2009
Valid Upto	18 / 10 / 2011

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