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Nishadraj Scholarship Scheme

The scheme aims to promote higher education among children of fisher families working in federation reservoirs by providing scholarships of up to ₹20,000 for technical courses and up to ₹10,000 for non-technical courses.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Madhya Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Scholarship up to ₹20,000 or the actual expenditure (whichever is lower) for technical courses such as Medical, Engineering, CLAT-based Law courses, and equivalent technical programs. | - Scholarship up to ₹10,000 or the actual expenditure (whichever is lower) for non-technical courses such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.C.A., B.F.F.C., B.Sc. Agriculture, Law, and similar parallel courses. | NOTE: Scholarship amount is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Who can apply

The applicant should be a child of a fisher family working in the federation’s reservoirs.; The applicant should be a student.; The student must belong to General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Minority communities, or Below Poverty Line (BPL) categories.; The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized technical course (Medical, Engineering, CLAT-based Law, etc.) or a non-technical course (B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., Agriculture, etc.).; The applicant should be pursuing higher education at the time of application.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who is eligible for the scheme?

Students who are children of fisher families working in federation reservoirs.

What is the maximum scholarship amount?

Up to ₹20,000 for technical courses and ₹10,000 for non-technical courses.

Which technical courses are covered?

Medical, Engineering, and CLAT-based Law courses.

Which non-technical courses are eligible?

B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.C.A., Agriculture, and similar parallel courses.

Is there any application fee?

No, the application process is free of cost.

Where can I apply for the scholarship?

The applicant should apply to the Fisheries Federation Office.

Who verifies the application?

The application is verified by the Regional Manager, Fisheries Federation.

How will the scholarship amount be paid?

The scholarship is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Is this scheme available in both rural and urban areas?

Yes, it covers Urban and Rural regions.

Does the scheme cover hostel or other expenses?

It covers expenses up to the maximum scholarship limit or actual expenditure.