We often hear people say, “Why does ‘Reservation ‘continue still? But before we jump to answers, let’s ask a deeper question: Why was it started at all? In a country where talent shines everywhere but opportunities don’t, can we really say the playing field is fair? Reservation was never a free pass—it was a way to correct […]
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The Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students is a Central Government scheme offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It supports school-going children from poor OBC families whose annual income is below twice the poverty line. The aim is to reduce dropout rates and help students continue their education without financial stress. Eligible students
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The reservation was meant to bring justice to those who were treated unfairly for generations. But today, both the people in power and the common people use the word “social justice” to suit their own needs. Everyone claims either that they are being left out or deserve more. One key reason for this confusion is
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Introduction: In a country where economic hardship often forces bright students to drop out of school early, the National Means Cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) emerges as a powerful tool for change. Launched by the Government of India in 2008, this centrally sponsored scheme aims to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections who are at risk of
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Introduction In today’s India, the reservation subject has become the hottest one. What was once designed as a powerful tool for social justice has now become a subject of confusion, conflict, and controversy. As new communities demand inclusion and long-time beneficiaries feel overlooked. The question that often arises – Is the reservation system still fair and
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The Scholarship to Son and Daughter of Differently Abled Persons is a welfare scheme introduced by the Government of Tamil Nadu with the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons. This initiative aims to support the education of children whose parents have disabilities by providing them with financial assistance in the form of scholarships. Eligibility Criteria: Who
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The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, has introduced a special scholarship for students with disabilities studying in classes 1 to 8. This scheme offers financial support to help them buy notebooks and continue their education in government-approved schools. Objective The main aim of this scholarship is
The Government of Tamil Nadu has introduced a special incentive scheme to support the education of girl students from Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Denotified Communities (DNC) in rural areas. This initiative is designed to lower school dropout rates and promote the continued education of young girls. Let’s understand everything about this scheme—who can apply, how much
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The Thanthai Periyar Memorial Award is a special recognition given by the Government of Tamil Nadu to encourage academic excellence among school students from minority communities. Named after Thanthai Periyar, a social reformer and visionary leader, this award celebrates young minds who excel in their studies and inspire others to follow the path of education. Objectives Of
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Higher education can be expensive, especially when pursuing research degrees like M.Phil. or Ph.D. To support students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC), the Government of India offers a dedicated scheme called the National Fellowship for OBC Students (NF-OBC). This fellowship provides financial assistance to eligible students so they can focus on their research without
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