Scholarships in MP: The General Caste Poor Left Behind

Scholarships in MP: The General Caste Poor Left Behind

In Madhya Pradesh, government scholarships aim to help poor students. However, there is a big problem. Scholarships like MPTAAS help students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).  But poor students from the general category often get nothing. This makes many people ask: is this fair? What is MPTAAS Scholarship in MP? MPTAAS stands for Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Automation System. It is run by the state’s Tribal Affairs Department. To get this scholarship, you must: Be a resident of Madhya Pradesh. Belong to SC, ST, or OBC category. Have a family income below a limit (often up to ₹6 lakh per year). Benefits include full college tuition fees and a monthly stipend. Support is available from Class 11 up to PhD level. The application is online. Students need documents like Aadhaar, caste certificate, and income proof. But the main point is: General category students cannot apply, no matter how poor they are. The Big Criticism: Are Poor General Caste…