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Education
Centre approves Rs 94 crore for Meghalaya's ST post‑matric scholarship scheme
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 09:32 PM
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The Union Government has allocated Rs 94 crore to Meghalaya under the Scheduled Tribes post‑matric scholarship program, aimed at supporting higher education for tribal students.
The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned a fund of Rs 94 crore for the state of Meghalaya under the Scheduled Tribes (ST) post‑matric scholarship scheme. This allocation is part of the central government's effort to bolster educational opportunities for tribal communities across the country.
The post‑matric scholarship scheme provides financial assistance to ST students pursuing higher education, covering expenses such as tuition fees, books, and other academic costs. By easing the financial burden, the scheme seeks to encourage greater enrolment and completion rates among tribal youth.
In Meghalaya, the newly released funds are expected to benefit a large number of tribal students, helping them access colleges and professional courses that were previously out of reach. The state education department will coordinate the disbursement and monitoring of the scholarships to ensure transparent and effective utilization.
The sanction reflects the central government's continued focus on tribal welfare and its commitment to narrowing the education gap for marginalized groups in the Northeast region.
The post‑matric scholarship scheme provides financial assistance to ST students pursuing higher education, covering expenses such as tuition fees, books, and other academic costs. By easing the financial burden, the scheme seeks to encourage greater enrolment and completion rates among tribal youth.
In Meghalaya, the newly released funds are expected to benefit a large number of tribal students, helping them access colleges and professional courses that were previously out of reach. The state education department will coordinate the disbursement and monitoring of the scholarships to ensure transparent and effective utilization.
The sanction reflects the central government's continued focus on tribal welfare and its commitment to narrowing the education gap for marginalized groups in the Northeast region.