Maintenance Allowance To Backward Class Students Under Training In Sainik Schools

The scheme “Maintenance Allowance to Backward Class Students Under Training in Sainik School” is a Scholarship Scheme by the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. VJNT and SBC students are paid maintenance so that a maximum number of students can be admitted to Sainik School with a view to seeking admission in N.D.A. The State Government introduced in 2003-04 the scheme to create self-employment for unemployed youths and students of VJNT and SBC who apply for Vocational Training. He will be given Vocational Training in Government I.T.I and undergo short-duration vocational training courses. The short-duration vocational courses will enable the youths to create their own employment in the service sector.