SHRESHTA Scheme - Advancing Education and Socio-Economic Upliftment of Scheduled Caste Students

When was the Shrestha scheme launched?

The SHRESHTHA scheme was launched by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar on June 3, 2022.

What is the Shreshta scheme for SC?

The government has approved a new scheme named SHRESHTA (Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas) for the purpose of providing seats for the meritorious SC boys and girls in the best private residential schools in the country.

Who is eligible for Shreshta scheme?

Approx 3000 (1500 for 9th class and 1500 for class 11th tentative) SC students, whose parents annual income is upto 2.5 lakh.

In which state Shreshta scheme was launched?

Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), launched the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) on June 3, 2022, at an event in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

What is the fees structure of Shreshta scheme?

This scheme will cover school fees and hostel fees. The scholarship amount under this scheme for grade 9 is Rs 1 lakh, for grade 10 is Rs 1.10 lakh, for grade 11 is Rs 1.25 lakh and for grade 12 is Rs 1.35 lakh per annum.