Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJ&E) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJ&E), Government of India implements Government policies on promotion of activities relating to education, welfare, social justice and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized sections of the society viz. Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens and Victims of Drug Abuse etc. The Ministry implements a comprehensive umbrella scheme that is aimed at uplifting students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified Tribes (DNT) by providing them with access to quality education during their formative years. PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (YASASVI) MSJ&E of the Government of India, has formulated a scheme known as PM Young achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (YASASVI) for award of scholarships to Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Backward Class (EBC) and Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes De-notified Tribe (DNT) students, annual income of whose parents / guardian is not more than Rs. 2.5 lakhs, studying in identified Schools. The PM YASASVI scheme consolidates and enhances several earlier initiatives, including the Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for EBCs and the Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for DNTs, which were subsumed under this program starting from 2021-22. Sub-Schemes covered PM –YASASVI for OBC, EBC and DNT students has been formulated having following five sub-schemes: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students - The Pre-Matric Scholarship is designed for students in classes IX and X attending government schools, offering an annual academic allowance of Rs. 4,000 to families with an income below Rs. 2.5 lakh. Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students - supports students pursuing post-secondary education, providing academic allowances ranging from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 20,000 based on the category of the course. Top Class School Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students - support meritorious students from OBC, EBC, and DNT categories. These programs cover tuition fees, hostel expenses, and other academic costs, with school students (Class 9-12) eligible for funding up to Rs. 1.25 lakh annually. Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students - support meritorious students from OBC, EBC, and DNT categories. College students at top institutions receive full financial support, including tuition, living expenses, and educational materials. Construction of Hostel for OBC Boys and Girls - aims to provide accommodation for socially and educationally backward students near government schools and institutions, ensuring they have better access to quality education. Related Links National Scholarship portal - Online application Source: PM YASAVI scheme guidelines