The Ministry of Home Affairs has reiterated the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the wards and widows of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles personnel. The scheme is relevant because it links personnel welfare with access to higher technical and professional education.
What the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme provides
The scheme is designed to encourage higher technical and professional education among eligible family members of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles personnel. The official communication says the scheme offers 2,000 scholarships annually, divided equally between boys and girls.
The stated scholarship amounts are different for boys and girls. The release says girls receive a higher monthly amount than boys, and the payments are disbursed annually.
Why the scheme matters
The Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme is part of the wider policy of supporting the dependents of security personnel through education-linked welfare. For UPSC preparation, it connects internal security institutions with social sector support, especially in the context of families of personnel who serve in demanding and risk-intensive assignments.
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