Backward Classes Welfare Department, Purulia
Pre-Matric Scholarship to Other Backward Class Students
Under this Scheme eligible OBC day scholar is paid @ Rs. 40/- per months for 10 months in a year and Hostellers are paid @ Rs. 200/- p.m. for classes V to VIII & Rs. 250/- p.m. for classes IX & X for 10 months as maintenance grant. There is a ceiling of family income of Rs. 44,500/- p.a. This scheme has been running from the financial year 2003-04.
Year |
Amount Utilized (Rs.) |
Number of Beneficiaries |
2003-04 |
71,200/- |
178 |
2004-05 |
5,30,000/- |
1325 |
2005-06 & 2006-07 |
3,90,800/- |
977 |
2007-08 |
8,80,400/- |
2201 |
2008-09 |
13,42,000/- |
3355 |
(Source: PO cum DWO, BCW, Purulia)