The gate of the government primary school in village Kaire, Punjab
People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata

Education Loan Scheme

A scheme named Education Loan Scheme by National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) under the M/o Social Justice and Empowerment provides loans to students from Scheduled Castes who are pursuing full-time professional or technical courses in recognized institutions.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Education Loan Scheme
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsHigher Education, Loans To Students, National Scheduled Castes Finance, Corporation, Education Loan

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