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Padho Pardesh

Padho Pardesh is a scheme of interest subsidy on educational loans for overseas studies for the students belonging to the minority communities. The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in 2006 under the Prime Minister's New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities.

Start date26 Feb 2014

End date / Deadline15 Dec 2022

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About This Scheme

The Padho Pardesh scheme is a central government program that provides interest subsidies to minority students who are pursuing master's, M.Phil, or Ph.D. degrees abroad. The objective of the scheme is to award interest subsidy to meritorious students belonging to economically weaker sections of notified minority communities so as to provide them better opportunities for higher education abroad and enhance their employability. The subjects/ disciplines in which courses (for Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D only) may be undertaken for the grant of interest subsidy are listed below:- 1. Arts/ Humanities/ Social Sciences 1. Commerce 1. Pure Sciences 1. Engineering 1. Bio- technology/ Genetic Engineering 1. Industrial Environmental Engineering 1. Nano- technology 1. Marine Engineering 1. Petro-chemical Engineering 1. Plastic Technology 1. Cryogenic Engineering 1. Mechatronics 1. Automation Robotics including artificial intelligence 1. Laser Technology 1. Low Temperature Thermal Dynamics 1. Optometry 1. Art Restoration Technology 1. Dock and Harbour Engineering 1. Imaging System Technology 1. Composite Materials Engineering including Decentralized power Distribution (for Solar Heat) system, Energy Storage Engineering, Energy conservation, Energy Efficient Habitat 1. Packaging Engineering/ Technology 1. Nuclear Engineering 1. Information Technology including Computer Engineering, Software, Software Quality assurance, Networking/ Connectivity Engineering, Communication system under Hazardous or Post-disaster conditions, Multi- media Communication 1. Industrial Safety Engineering 1. Agriculture & Agro Technology 1. Agronomy 1. Medical 1. Floriculture & Landscaping 1. Food Sciences & Technology 1. Forestry & Natural Resources 1. Horticulture 1. Plant Pathology 1. Energy Studies 1. Farm Power & Machinery 1. Veterinary Sciences 1. Soils & Water Management 1. Plant Breeding & Genetics 1. Small- scale Rural Technology 1. Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences 1. M.B.A 1. M.C.A

Benefits

1. Financial assistance: The scheme provides an interest subsidy on education loans, which can help to reduce the cost of overseas education for minority students.1. Increased access to education: The scheme makes overseas education more accessible to minority students from all backgrounds, regardless of their financial situation.1. Improved employability: Studying abroad can give students a competitive edge in the job market, and the Padho Pardesh scheme can help minority students to achieve their career goals.1. Personal and professional development: Studying abroad can be a transformative experience, and the Padho Pardesh scheme can help minority students to develop their skills and knowledge in a global context.

Eligibility

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

Required Documents

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Admission letter.
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Passport.
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Income certificate.
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Application form.
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Education loan application.
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Aadhaar card.

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How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Launched: 26 Feb 2014
Deadline: 15 Dec 2022