Stipend to students belonging to Scheduled Caste in form of fellowship to improve the conditions of the population in the rural areas.

Operated by
Ministry of Rural Development-Department of Rural Development, Central Govt.
Purpose 
To financially support students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) to help with development of the rural population and to reduce the developmental and governance deficit.
Probable duration
2014

Eligibility

    Eligibility criteria are as follows:

  •  Should be a citizen of India.

  •  Should belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) catagory. 
  •  Age between 22-32 years at the time of application.

  •  At least a graduate from a recognized University with a four-year degree course, including those like Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Engineering, Law, Medicine etc., or a post-graduate from a recognized University (in case of a graduate holding degree of a course duration of less than four years). 
  •  It is clarified that a one year post graduate course will also be considered valid for eligibility if it is regular, full time and if the degree/ equivalent diploma is recognized by the AICTE/ MCI/ UGC.

  •  At least 50% marks in the aggregate or equivalent grade at the graduate or Post-graduate level, whichever is qualifying

  •  Physical fitness, certified by Government Medical Hospital, for the arduous nature of the work.

Benefit Description

Financial assistance to students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) in form of Fellowship to improve the conditions of the population in the rural areas.

Application process

Online

Other Details

Conditions if Any
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More Information
Annexure Link: 
For agreement, medical certificate formats and other annexure please refer Page No. 16 to 23 of the following link: http://rural.nic.in/sites/downloads/programmes-schemes/PMRDFS_Guidelines.pdf

Link: 
http://pmrdfs.tiss.edu/application-details.php

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