About the Scheme

• The umbrella scheme of “SHREYAS” comprises 4 central sector sub- schemes namely “Top Class Education for SCs”, “Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs”, “National Overseas Scheme for SCs” and “National Fellowship for SCs”. 

Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs:

• The objective of the Scheme is to provide coaching of good quality for economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) candidates to enable them appear in competitive and entrance examinations for obtaining appropriate jobs in Public/Private Sector as well as for securing admission in reputed technical and professional higher education institutions. 
• The ceiling of the total family income under the scheme is 8 lakhs per annum.

Top Class Education for SCs:

• The Scheme aims at recognizing and promoting quality education amongst students belonging to SCs, by providing full financial support. 
• The Scheme will cover SC students for pursuing studies beyond 12th class. The scholarship, once awarded, will continue till the completion of the course, subject to satisfactory performance of the student. 
• The ceiling of the total family income under the scheme is 8 lakhs per annum.

National Overseas Scheme for SCs:

• Under this scheme financial assistance is provided to the selected students from SCs De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes; landless agricultural labourers and traditional artisan categories, for pursuing masters and Ph.D. level courses abroad. 

National Fellowship for SC Students:

• Under the scheme, fellowship is provided to Scheduled Castes students for pursuing higher education leading to M.Phil/ Ph.D degrees in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities/Institutions/ Colleges recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC).

Why in News?

• The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has released this information.

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1963683