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    Question

    Consider the following statements in regards to PRAGATI

    Scheme for scholarship: 1. It has been launched by the MHRD from the year 2014-15 and implemented by CBSE. 2. It aimed at providing assistance for Advancement of Girls participation in Technical Education 3. It can be extended for 2 Girl Child per family where the family income is less than Rs. 8 Lakh per annum Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    To provide encouragement and support to Girl Child to pursue technical education “Pragati Scholarship” has been launched by the MHRD from the year 2014-15 and implemented by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). This is an attempt to give every young woman the opportunity to further her education and prepare for a successful future by “ Empowering Women Through Technical Education”. Number of scholarships per annum: 4000  ‘One Girl’ per family and it can be extended for Two Girl Child per family where the family income is less than Rs. 8 Lakh /annum (In case of married girl child, the income of parents/ in laws whichever is higher is to be considered). Amount of scholarship: Tuition Fee of Rs. 30000/- or at actual, whichever is less and Rs. 2000/- per month for 10 months as incidentals each year.

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