With reference to SHREYAS Scheme, consider the following statements:1.The Scheme aims to offer quality coaching to economically disadvantaged SCs and OBCs, helping them participate in competitive exams, secure jobs in the public/private sectors, and gain admission to prestigious higher education institutions.2.It is being implemented by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.3.It provides financial assistance to students to cover the cost of tuition fees only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to SHREYAS Scheme, consider the following statements:
1.The Scheme aims to offer quality coaching to economically disadvantaged SCs and OBCs, helping them participate in competitive exams, secure jobs in the public/private sectors, and gain admission to prestigious higher education institutions.
2.It is being implemented by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
3.It provides financial assistance to students to cover the cost of tuition fees only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 3 only

[D] 1 and 3 only

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) scheme aims to offer quality coaching to economically disadvantaged SCs and OBCs, helping them participate in competitive exams, secure jobs in the public/private sectors, and gain admission to prestigious higher education institutions.

Statement 2 and 3 are incorrect. The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. The scheme provides total tuition fee, maintenance and contingency allowance, visa fee, to and fro air passage etc. to the awardees.

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