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

Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force

Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for RPF was announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India in his address to the nation from the historical Red Ford on 15th August 2005 to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel& widows.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Railways
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsScholarship, RPF, RPSF, Student, Railway

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