‘Govt improving scholarship distribution'
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Lucknow: The state govt on Saturday reviewed 18 key challenges to improve scholarship distribution.
These include the requirement for fresh applications every year, delays in exam results, varying eligibility criteria across communities, arbitrary fee structures by private universities, weak monitoring systems, transaction failures and challenges faced by students studying outside the state.
"CM is determined to ensure that no eligible student is deprived of education due to lack of money. The govt is committed to making scholarship schemes simpler, transparent and effective," minister of state for social welfare Asim Arun said.
He said the rules will soon be updated so that more students can benefit. A unified portal and a digital monitoring system will make the application process easier. All departments concerned have agreed on creating uniform and transparent standards.
"A proposal has also been made to link the scholarship system with the Family ID to make eligibility verification easier and prevent fraud. Additionally, awareness campaigns will be launched to make sure students are well-informed about the schemes," he added.
Officials informed that the social welfare department is spearheading the development of an advanced integrated portal that would feature real-time notifications, and online document verification. Additionally, a facial recognition-based attendance system will be introduced to ensure only genuine beneficiaries receive support.
The scholarship schemes are designed to give equal opportunities to students from SC, ST, OBC, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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