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Padho Pardesh

Also known as PPMA

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.

This scheme lists a close date of 2022-12-15, which has passed. It may no longer be accepting applications. Check the official portal for the current status.
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Scheme at a glance

Level
Central Government
Ministry / Department
Ministry Of Minority Affairs
Applies to
Individual
Applicable states
All States (Central)
Close date (as listed)
2022-12-15

Who it is for

States

All States (Central)

Details from the myScheme record

Category: Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) Benefit type: Cash Minority: No Disability: No Residence: Both How to apply: Online Scheme type: Central Sector Scheme

Tags

SubsidyEducation LoanHigher EducationMinority Students

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