Top Government Schemes for Students

1. Scholarships (Most Important)

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)

• For: Class 9–12 students

• Benefit: ₹12,000/year

• Aim: Reduce school dropout

• Condition: Low-income + good marks

 Central Sector Scholarship (CSS)

• For: 12th pass students (top 20%)

• Benefit: ₹10,000–₹20,000/year

• For UG/PG studies

• Income limit: ₹4.5 lakh/year

National Overseas Scholarship (NOS)

• For: SC/ST students

• Study: Abroad (Masters/PhD)

• Covers: Fees + travel + living expenses

PM YASASVI Scheme

• For: OBC/EBC/DNT students

• Classes: 9 & 11

• Benefit: ₹75,000–₹1.25 lakh/year

AICTE Scholarships (Pragati & Saksham)

• Pragati: For girl students

• Saksham: For differently-abled

• Benefit: ₹50,000/year

2. Digital & Online Learning Schemes

  PM eVIDYA

• Free online education (TV + apps + YouTube)

• Platforms: SWAYAM, DIKSHA

• Used by crores of students

3. Skill & Internship Schemes

  Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)

• Launched: 2024

• Internship in top companies

• Target: 1 crore students in 5 years

• Helps gain real industry experience

4. Books & Study Support

 Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme

• Digital books in Indian languages

• Helps students understand subjects easily

5. State Government Schemes (Example)

 Saraswati Cycle Yojana (Chhattisgarh)

• For: Class 9 girl students

• Benefit: Free bicycle

• Aim: Increase school attendance in rural areas