Scholarship schemes for tribal students

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing the following schemes for education of tribal students. 

A. Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students consisting of the following sub-schemes: 

I. Pre-Matric Scholarship 
II. Post Matric Scholarship 
III. Vocational Training Centres 
IV. Establishment of Hostels for ST boys and girls 
V. Establishment of Ashram Schools

B. National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students consisting of the following sub-schemes: 

I. Top Class Education 
II. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship

C. National Overseas Scholarship for ST students. 

The above schemes are implemented through the State/UT Governments. There is no formal demand from the states to increase funds under the pre/post-matric scholarship and vocational schemes. However, their own demand for funds from the Ministry is almost 60% higher than the funds available with the Ministry. 

This information was given by Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava in a written reply in Lok Sabha today. 

Courtesy: pib.nic.in