Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Scholarships for Vulnerable Girls
The Supreme Court of India is starting a special program to help 1,000 girls from poor families finish their school education.
These girls will get Rs 50,000 every year for four years to help with their studies.
The money comes from Coal India Limited, a big company.
The girls who can get this help include those who have lost their parents, have disabilities, or come from very poor families.
The Supreme Court and the State Legal Services Authorities will pick the girls who need this help the most.
The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, will give the scholarship letters to some of the girls on 23 August.
This is a big help for these girls to go to school and have a better future.
The Supreme Court is providing Rs 50,000 annual scholarships to 1,000 vulnerable girls for four years.
Eligible girls include those who have lost parents, have disabilities, or come from poor families.
Coal India Limited is funding the scheme through its CSR budget.
The State Legal Services Authorities (SLSAs) are identifying the beneficiaries.
Scholarship letters will be distributed on 23 August, with some given by Chief Justice Surya Kant.
- Who
- 1,000 vulnerable girls from various states in India
- What
- Scholarship program to support education
- When
- Scholarship letters to be distributed on 23 August
- Where
- India, with distribution in Delhi and nearby states, and through SLSAs in other states
- Why
- To provide financial support to vulnerable girls to complete their school education
Support for the Initiative
Concerns Over Implementation
Effectiveness of the Scholarship
Support for the Initiative
The scholarship will significantly help vulnerable girls complete their education, providing financial stability and opportunities.
Concerns Over Implementation
There are concerns about the proper identification of beneficiaries and the effective utilization of funds.
- Number of Beneficiaries
- 1,000
- Scholarship Amount
- Rs 50,000 per year
- Duration of Scholarship
- 4 years
- Eligible Classes
- Class VIII and above
- Funding Source
- Coal India Limited (CSR budget)
- Identification Deadline
- 31 July
- Distribution Date
- 23 August