GS-2PIB Daily22 July 2026pib.gov.in

Government Strengthens Educational Opportunities for OBC, EBC and DNT Students through PM-YASASVI

The Government of India has reinforced its commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) through the PM-YASASVI (Prime Minister Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India) umbrella scheme. This scheme aims to alleviate financial hurdles and foster inclusive, equitable, and quality education for eligible students from these communities, comprising Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Top Class Education in Schools, and Top Class Education in Colleges scholarship components.

The Government of India has reinforced its commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) through the PM-YASASVI (Prime Minister Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India) umbrella scheme. This scheme aims to alleviate financial hurdles and foster inclusive, equitable, and quality education for eligible students from these communities, comprising Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Top Class Education in Schools, and Top Class Education in Colleges scholarship components.

Exam linkage

GS Paper II: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the Population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections.

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Social Justice & DevelopmentWelfare Schemes & Social PoliciesIndian Culture Art ArchitectureModern Indian HistoryIndian Society DiversityGlobalization Indian SocietySocial Empowerment Communalism