The following new schemes for the welfare of Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) have been launched in 2014-15 with the approval of the competent authority:-
(i) Dr. Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loan for Overseas Studies for Economically Backward Classes (EBCs)
(ii) Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for the Economically Backward Class Students (Centrally Sponsored Scheme).
Further, the Government of India through Ministry of Human Resource Development runs a Mid-Day Meal Scheme under which mid day meal is provided on each school day at prescribed norms to children studying in the classes I- VIII in Government, Government aided, and Special Training Centers including Madrasas & Maqtabs recognized under SSA irrespective of class, caste and gender of the student.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha here today.
(i) Dr. Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loan for Overseas Studies for Economically Backward Classes (EBCs)
(ii) Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for the Economically Backward Class Students (Centrally Sponsored Scheme).
Further, the Government of India through Ministry of Human Resource Development runs a Mid-Day Meal Scheme under which mid day meal is provided on each school day at prescribed norms to children studying in the classes I- VIII in Government, Government aided, and Special Training Centers including Madrasas & Maqtabs recognized under SSA irrespective of class, caste and gender of the student.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha here today.
