India, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Introduction
India is a diverse nation where the empowerment of minority communities is a top priority for the government. The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched several programs to support the six officially recognized minority groups-Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians (Parsis)-on socio-economic fronts. With minorities making up 19.3% of the population, these efforts are focused on reducing disparities and promoting the inclusion of minorities in India's overall development.
Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme
Launch Date: November 2007
Objective: To award scholarships to meritorious students belonging to economically weaker secti...