Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Awards Recognize Academic Excellence for SC/ST Students
In New Delhi, the Dr Ambedkar National Merit Award Ceremony honored 1,490 students from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) groups.
These students excelled in their 10th and 12th-grade exams from 2021-2023.
They received cash grants, with amounts varying based on their rank.
The event was attended by the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, who praised the students' achievements.
Officials emphasized the importance of education for social transformation and encouraged the students.
The Dr Ambedkar Foundation instituted the awards.
1,490 SC/ST students were honored at the Dr Ambedkar National Merit Awards.
Students received cash prizes up to Rs 60,000.
The awards recognized students from the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years.
The event took place in New Delhi.
The Dr Ambedkar Foundation instituted the awards.
- Who
- 1,490 SC/ST students
- What
- Award ceremony recognizing academic excellence
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To recognize academic achievement and empower students
- Award Name
- Dr Ambedkar National Merit Award
- Recipient Categories
- SC and ST students
- Number of Students
- 1,490
- Awarded For
- Class 10 and 12 Exam Performance
- Years
- 2021-22 and 2022-23
- Cash Prize Range
- Rs 40,000 - Rs 60,000
- Location
- New Delhi
Sources
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1,490 SC/ST students felicitated for academic excellence with cash prizes up to Rs 60,000 at Dr Ambedkar National Merit Awards ceremony
1,490 SC/ST Students Awarded Up To Rs 60,000 For Academic Excellence At Ambedkar Merit Awards
