A new scheme named "Sikshashree" for ST Day scholars studying in classes V to VIII has been started during 2014-15 by merging the existing schemes of Book Grant, Maintenance Grant and Other Compulsory Charges. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to improve the participation of ST students in Pre Matric stages and minimize the incidence of drop out. Each scholar is paid @ Rs. 800/- p.a. through his/her Bank Account only. There is a ceiling of annual family income not exceeding Rs. 2.5 lakh.
|
Year |
Amount Utilized (Rs) |
No. of Beneficiaries |
|
2014-15 |
17,41,70,400 |
2,17,713 |
|
2015-16 |
18,16,32,000 |
2,27,040 |
|
2016-17 |
18,39,84,800 |
2,29,981 |
|
2017-18 |
16,40,44,000 |
2,05,055 |
|
2018-19 |
16,00,00,000 |
1,99,464 |
|
2019-20 |
14,75,00,000 |
1,84,375 |
|
2020-21 |
16,31,00,000 |
2,03,875 |
|
2021-22 |
14,48,00,000 |
1,81,000 |