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Government Revamps INSPIRE‑SHE Scholarship for Higher Education – Scheme Status & Disbursement Details

The Ministry of Science & Technology confirmed that the INSPIRE‑SHE scholarship for women’s higher education is being redesigned, not discontinued, with over 136,000 beneficiaries receiving ₹2,784 crore to date. Additional overseas research support continues through DST mentorship grants, the WARI Fellowship, and the N…
Overview The Ministry of Science & Technology has confirmed that the flagship INSPIRE‑SHE programme is not being discontinued. Instead, it is undergoing a redesign to strengthen objectives, improve implementation and align with new priorities in science education and research. Key Developments The scheme is being re‑structured; no suspension announced. State‑wise data on beneficiaries and total outlay since inception have been released. Additional overseas research support continues through DST ‑run mentorship grants, the WARI Fellowship , and the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme . The information was provided in a written reply by Dr. Jitendra Singh , Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, in the Rajya Sabha on 13 August 2026. Important Facts Since the inception of INSPIRE‑SHE , a total of 136,298 women students have benefited, receiving a cumulative disbursement of ₹2,784.15 crore . The top‑benefiting states are Uttar Pradesh (60,263 beneficiaries, ₹916.64 cr) and Rajasthan (23,467 beneficiaries, ₹472.57 cr) . The scheme also supports overseas exposure: 271 scholars have completed summer research mentorships abroad, and the WARI Fellowship has fu
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INSPIRE‑SHE scholarship redesign boosts women’s participation in science education

Key Facts

  1. योजना को पुनः संरचित किया जा रहा है; कोई निलंबन की घोषणा नहीं की गई (13 अगस्त 2026 को दिया गया बयान)।
  2. आरम्भ से अब तक 136,298 महिलाओं को लाभ हुआ है, कुल ₹2,784.15 crore प्राप्त हुए हैं।
  3. Uttar Pradesh ने 60,263 लाभार्थियों और ₹916.64 crore के साथ अग्रणी भूमिका निभाई है; Rajasthan ने 23,467 लाभार्थियों और ₹472.57 crore के साथ अनुसरण किया है।
  4. 271 विद्वानों ने विदेश में ग्रीष्मकालीन अनुसंधान मेंटरशिप पूरी की; 63 को WARI फेलोशिप समर्थन मिला।
  5. पिछले पाँच वर्षों में 55 विकलांग Ph.D. उम्मीदवारों को नेशनल ओवरसीज स्कॉलरशिप मिली।
  6. पुनः डिज़ाइन की व्याख्या Dr. Jitendra Singh, विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी के MoS (Independent Charge) ने राज्य सभा में की।

Background

INSPIRE‑SHE is a flagship social‑inclusion scheme under GS3 that funds women’s higher education in science and research. Its redesign aligns with the government’s broader goal of gender equity, strengthening monitoring, and linking overseas exposure with domestic research institutions.

UPSC Syllabus

  • GS3 — Developments in science and technology and their applications
  • Essay — Science, Technology and Society
  • Essay — Education, Knowledge and Culture
  • Prelims_GS — Constitution and Political System
  • Prelims_GS — Physical Geography of India
  • GS1 — Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
  • GS3 — IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and IPR

Mains Angle

This topic can be used in GS3 to discuss gender equity in education and inter‑ministerial coordination; a possible question may ask how scheme redesigns improve policy outcomes.

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Overview

The Ministry of Science & Technology has confirmed that the flagship INSPIRE‑SHE programme is not being discontinued. Instead, it is undergoing a redesign to strengthen objectives, improve implementation and align with new priorities in science education and research.

Key Developments

  • The scheme is being re‑structured; no suspension announced.
  • State‑wise data on beneficiaries and total outlay since inception have been released.
  • Additional overseas research support continues through DST‑run mentorship grants, the WARI Fellowship, and the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme.
  • The information was provided in a written reply by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, in the Rajya Sabha on 13 August 2026.

Important Facts

Since the inception of INSPIRE‑SHE, a total of 136,298 women students have benefited, receiving a cumulative disbursement of ₹2,784.15 crore. The top‑benefiting states are Uttar Pradesh (60,263 beneficiaries, ₹916.64 cr) and Rajasthan (23,467 beneficiaries, ₹472.57 cr). The scheme also supports overseas exposure: 271 scholars have completed summer research mentorships abroad, and the WARI Fellowship has fu

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INSPIRE‑SHE scholarship redesign boosts women’s participation in science education

Key Facts

  1. योजना को पुनः संरचित किया जा रहा है; कोई निलंबन की घोषणा नहीं की गई (13 अगस्त 2026 को दिया गया बयान)।
  2. आरम्भ से अब तक 136,298 महिलाओं को लाभ हुआ है, कुल ₹2,784.15 crore प्राप्त हुए हैं।
  3. Uttar Pradesh ने 60,263 लाभार्थियों और ₹916.64 crore के साथ अग्रणी भूमिका निभाई है; Rajasthan ने 23,467 लाभार्थियों और ₹472.57 crore के साथ अनुसरण किया है।
  4. 271 विद्वानों ने विदेश में ग्रीष्मकालीन अनुसंधान मेंटरशिप पूरी की; 63 को WARI फेलोशिप समर्थन मिला।
  5. पिछले पाँच वर्षों में 55 विकलांग Ph.D. उम्मीदवारों को नेशनल ओवरसीज स्कॉलरशिप मिली।
  6. पुनः डिज़ाइन की व्याख्या Dr. Jitendra Singh, विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी के MoS (Independent Charge) ने राज्य सभा में की।

Background & Context

INSPIRE‑SHE is a flagship social‑inclusion scheme under GS3 that funds women’s higher education in science and research. Its redesign aligns with the government’s broader goal of gender equity, strengthening monitoring, and linking overseas exposure with domestic research institutions.

UPSC Syllabus Connections

GS3•Developments in science and technology and their applicationsEssay•Science, Technology and SocietyEssay•Education, Knowledge and CulturePrelims_GS•Constitution and Political SystemPrelims_GS•Physical Geography of IndiaGS1•Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS3•IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and IPR

Mains Answer Angle

This topic can be used in GS3 to discuss gender equity in education and inter‑ministerial coordination; a possible question may ask how scheme redesigns improve policy outcomes.

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Science & Technology – Education Funding

5 marks
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Science & Technology – Gender Equity and Policy Implementation

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