About the Scheme
Port-led development program with 839 projects worth ₹5.8 lakh crore by 2035. Focus on port modernization and connectivity.
Target Beneficiaries: 262 projects worth ₹1.4 lakh crore completed. 20 projects with ₹11,620 crore investment completed in 2023.
Key Features
- Single portal for Central and State scholarships
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for scholarship amount
- Aadhar authentication for verification
- Integrated with Academic Bank of Credits
- Mobile-friendly interface
Eligibility Criteria
- Students from economically weaker sections
- SC/ST/OBC and minority community students
- Students with disabilities
- Merit-based scholarships for all categories
- Specific income criteria for different schemes
Benefits
- Access to multiple scholarship schemes
- Direct transfer of scholarship amount
- Reduced processing time and paperwork
- Transparent selection and disbursement process
- Support for continuing education
Application Process
- Register on National Scholarship Portal
- Select appropriate scholarship schemes
- Fill application form with required details
- Upload necessary documents
- Submit application and track status
Budget Allocation
700
UPSC Relevance
Prelims Relevance6%
Mains Relevance7%