Aadhaar-Based Direct Benefit Transfer Enhances Post-Matric SC Scholarship Distribution
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is streamlining the distribution of the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students through the implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) systems. Scholarships are deposited directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of beneficiaries, eradicating fraudulent claims and improving transparency. The scheme covers eligible students across recognized institutions in India with involvement from state governments and UT administrations. Recent developments include Aadhaar-based payment systems and digital scholarship portals assessed by the Committee of Secretaries in 2016 and 2023 to further enhance service delivery and integrity.
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