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Nishadraj Scholarship Scheme

The scheme aims to promote higher education among children of fisher families working in federation reservoirs by providing scholarships of up to ₹20,000 for technical courses and up to ₹10,000 for non-technical courses.

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About This Scheme

The “Nishadraj Scholarship Scheme” was launched by the Fisheries Welfare and Fisheries Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to support the higher education of children belonging to fisher families working in the Federation reservoirs. Under this scheme, scholarships for technical and non-technical courses are provided to meritorious students from fisher households to help them continue professional and academic studies.

Benefits

₹20.0K

Scholarship up to ₹20,000 or the actual expenditure (whichever is lower) for technical courses such as Medical, Engineering, CLAT-based Law courses, and equivalent technical programs.

₹10.0K

Scholarship up to ₹10,000 or the actual expenditure (whichever is lower) for non-technical courses such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.C.A., B.F.F.C., B.Sc. Agriculture, Law, and similar parallel courses.

> NOTE: Scholarship amount is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Student Identity Proof
  • Address Proof
  • Caste Certificate
  • BPL Certificate (if applicable)
  • Bank Account Details
  • Any Other Document if Required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹20.0K