New Delhi, Dec 29 (PTI) From limiting coverage of pre-matric scholarship for OBCs students to setting up a commission to examine the matter of giving Scheduled Caste status to religious converts who were ‘historically’ SCs, the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry remained in spotlight this year.
The ministry evoked critical reactions from various quarters over its decision to limit its pre-matric scholarship scheme meant for OBC and minority communities to students of classes 9 and 10.
Earlier, the pre-matric scholarship used to cover education for grades 1 to 8 as well for students belonging to minority communities.
