Pre Matric Scholarship For Students With Disabilities

The scheme "Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities" by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India aims to support students with disabilities to continue their studies, minimize drop-out rates during the transition from elementary education to higher education, and improve participation of students with disabilities in Classes IX and X at the pre-matric stage of education. Through this scheme, maintenance allowance, book grant, and disability allowance are provided to students with disabilities studying in Classes IX and X. The scheme is implemented through the National Scholarship Portal, and the scholarship amount is transferred to the bank accounts of beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). > Objectives: - To support students with disabilities for further studies and help them prepare to earn their livelihood and live with dignity. - To minimise the incidence of drop-out, especially during the transition from elementary education to higher education. - To improve the participation of students with disabilities in Classes IX and X and at the pre-matric stage of education.