Q. With reference to Shrestha Scheme, consider the following statements:
1.The students belonging to Scheduled Castes studying in class 8th and 10th in the current academic year are eligible for availing the benefits of scheme.
2.Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal ministry for the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: The students belonging to Scheduled Castes studying in class 8th and 10th in the current academic year are eligible for availing the benefits of scheme.
- However, students belonging to marginalized income groups within the SC community are eligible only if their parental annual income is up to Rs.2.5 Lakh.
Statement 2 is correct: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal ministry for the scheme.
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