Padho Pardesh
Padho Pardesh is a scheme of interest subsidy on educational loans for overseas studies for the students belonging to the minority communities. The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in 2006 under the Prime Minister's New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities.
At a glance
| Level | Central government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry Of Minority Affairs |
| States and UTs | All India |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Subsidy, Education Loan, Higher Education, Minority Students |
Before you apply
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