stscodisha.gov.in Pre-Matric Scholarship OBC/SEBC Students 2013-2014 : ST & SC Odisha

Name of the Organisation : ST & SC Development & Welfare Department Odisha (stscodisha.gov.in)
Type of Announcement : Pre-Matric Scholarship to OBC/SEBC students for 2013-14

Application Form & Guidelines : https://www.indianjobtalks.in/uploads/2399-OBC_SEBC_Pre-Matric_Sch_2013-14(1).pdf
Home Page : http://www.stscodisha.gov.in/

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Pre-Matric Scholarship to OBC/SEBC students for 2013-14

SCHEME OF PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES FOR STUDIES IN INDIA

OBJECTIVE :
Even after 51 years of independence and in spite of various measures taken to improve the level of education in the country, literacy levels among backward classes, particularly among women, continues to be extremely low. The number of steps have already been taken by the Government and considerable progress has been achieved in improving the level of literacy and education during the last 51 years, but there is still a long way to go before respectable levels of literacy are achieved. It has been recognized now that education and economic support for backward classes has not been adequate and there is disparity between them and the non-backward sections of the population at every level. In view of the same, it is felt that earnest efforts are required to introduce various new schemes specifically for these target group i.e. backward classes to provide them a level playing field in comparison to non-backward sections of the population.

The position of women in terms of literacy among OBCs population is also a cause of concern. Considering the important role of women in shaping the size of the family and outlook of its members, investment in improving education among women of these communities will not only improve their social and economic status, but will also help in accelerating the socio-economic development of these communities and the nation as a whole.

Experience shows that children of OBCs from the poorer section do not go schools as they often have to provide a helping hand to their parents in traditional occupation or otherwise supplement the family income. It is considered that a scheme of Pre-matric Scholarship would be helpful in spreading education amongst such children specially amongst the girl child of weaker sections. A scheme of Pre-matric Scholarship for the benefit of children belonging to Weaker Section amongst OBCs has been formulated with the object in view.

Scope :
OBCs living below double the poverty line form a bigger chunk of a population and there are disparities amongst OBCs themselves to start with, it is proposed to award scholarship to school going children of poorer OBC parents whose annual income is below double the poverty line.

ELIGIBILITY :
Scholarship award will be sanctioned in the case of students whose parents/ guardians income from all sources does not exceed Rs.44,500/- per annum.

INSTITUTION OF STUDY
The scholarship will be tenable only in such institutions and for such prematriculation
courses, which have been duly recognized by the concerned State
Government and Union Territory Administration.

COVERAGE VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP AND AD-HOC GRANT
I. Hostelers :
The students as hostelers will be covered from class III to X. The rates of scholarships will be as under :-
Class- III to VIII : Rs.200/- per month for 10 months
Class-IX to X : Rs.250/- per month for 10 months
II. Day Scholars
The students as day scholars will be covered from Class-I to Class-X. The rates of scholarships will be as under :-
Class-I to V : Rs.25/- per month for 10 months
Class-VI to VIII : Rs.40/- per month for 10 months
Class IX to X : Rs.50/- per month for 10 months

SELECTION :
The concerned State Governments and Union Territory Administrations will lay down the detailed procedure for selection of students.

OTHER CONDITIONS FOR AWARD :
i) The students may not be allowed to take up employment or render help to parents in their work during the course of studies.
ii) The award will be discontinued if a student fails to secure annual promotion except in case of unavoidable reasons to be certified by the competent authority of the scheme.
iii) If a student violates school discipline or any other terms and condition of the scholarship, scholarship may be suspended or even cancelled, subject to the satisfaction of the competent school authority. The State Government/ Union Territory Administrations can also directly cancel the award if duly satisfied of the reasons of violation of these regulations governing the scheme.
iv) Migration of students from one institution to another would not normally be allowed during the course of academic year except under exceptional circumstances and in the interest of student’s academic career.
v) The scholar obtaining benefits under this scheme shall not be allowed to avail of benefits under any other Pre-matric scholarship scheme.
vi) The students should be regular in attendance for which the yardstick shall be decided by the competent authority of the school.
vii) The scholarship amount shall be disbursed through Bank A/c of the beneficiary student.

RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIP :
The scholarship, once awarded, may be renewed during next academic year also by the concerned State Government/ Union Territory Administration unless the competent authority of the school recommends to the State Government/ Union Territory Administration, to discontinue the award with reference to relevant clause of these regulations governing the scheme.

MODE OF APPLYING :
The concerned Department of the State Government/ Union Territory Administration will supply the application forms, which should be received back by the Department along with prescribed certificate, by the last date.