Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students: Recent Updates

The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, provided details on the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Rajya Sabha. Over the last five academic years, the number of beneficiaries has varied, with a peak of 23.44 lakhs in 2021-22. The scheme, which is centrally sponsored, aims to support students from class XI to post-graduation. Efforts are being made to increase awareness and participation through various campaigns. Budget allocations and actual expenditures for the scheme from 2020-21 to 2024-25 were also discussed, highlighting the financial commitment to support ST students' education.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link