What happened: Government review of PM-YASASVI in Maharashtra and reported coverage/verification data
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment stated that implementation of the PM-YASASVI umbrella Scheme in Maharashtra is regularly reviewed through monthly video conferences and through regional and national-level conferences. The Ministry also stated that corrective measures were taken to address low scholarship coverage in Maharashtra, with a focus on improving awareness, outreach to eligible beneficiaries, verification, and timely scholarship disbursal.
What PM-YASASVI includes (scholarship verticals)
The PM-YASASVI umbrella Scheme includes the following components for OBCs and other eligible groups:
The components listed in the government statement are:
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