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Mains issueGS-2PIB Daily05 August 2026

Scholarship dues under ST scholarship schemes

Source: pib.gov.inOriginal report

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The article details various scholarship schemes implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students to promote higher education. It outlines the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (Centrally Sponsored), and the National Scholarship for Higher Education (Top Class), National Fellowship for ST students (NFST), and National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for ST students (all Central Sector schemes). The article also discusses their implementation mechanisms, eligibility criteria, and challenges related to payment disbursement, including issues with Aadhaar seeding, bank account linking, and institutional compliance with PFMS.

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The article details various scholarship schemes implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students to promote higher education. It outlines the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (Centrally Sponsored), and the National Scholarship for Higher Education (Top Class), National Fellowship for ST students (NFST), and National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for ST students (all Central Sector schemes). The article also discusses their implementation mechanisms, eligibility criteria, and challenges related to payment disbursement, including issues with Aadhaar seeding, bank account linking, and institutional compliance with PFMS.

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