Empowering India's Religious Minorities

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Religious Minority Scholarship in India

• Introduction
• The significance of bolstering educational aid
  for minority communities in India cannot be
  overstated. It represents a commitment to
  inclusive development and the socio-economic
  progress of all citizens. Niti Aayog's 2018
  Strategy Document underscores the imperative of
  affirmative action to uplift religious
  minorities, particularly Muslims, who confront
  disparities across various dimensions of life.
• Vikas Gupta, an established instructor at Plutus
  Academy, evaluated the article that Gaurav
  Nikumbh produced. Go through the following
  paragraphs to learn more about how the Indian
  government promotes minorities.
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• Alarming Dropout Rates
• Data from the Institute of Objective Students
  paints a concerning picture of the educational
  landscape. The higher dropout rates among Muslims
  (23.1) compared to the national average (18.96)
  are a cause for concern, prompting a critical
  examination of education policies, including the
  Right to Education. These dropout rates emphasize
  the need for targeted interventions to ensure
  minority students stay in school.

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• The All India Survey on Higher Education reveals
  a substantial gap in higher education enrollment
  for Muslim students, with a drop from 5.5 to
  4.6 in 2020-21. Other minority groups have also
  witnessed declines. This trend is alarming as
  higher education is a vital avenue for
  socio-economic mobility.
• Regional Disparities
• The survey underscores regional disparities, with
  states like Kerala and Telangana showing
  increased Muslim student enrollment, while Uttar
  Pradesh and Jammu Kashmir lag behind.
  Addressing these regional disparities is
  essential to ensure equitable access to quality
  education across the nation.

Lower Higher Education Enrollment
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Way Forward Strengthening Scholarships

• To tackle these challenges, the 2018 Niti Aayog
  policy document proposes enhancing scholarships,
  including pre-matric, post-matric, and
  merit-cum-means scholarships. It recommends an
  annual increase of 15 from 2019-20 and suggests
  a yearly augmentation of 10 in scholarships for
  girls from minority communities. These measures
  are vital to provide financial support and
  promote greater participation in education.

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Conclusion

• The main source for this article may be found at
  Empowering India's Religious Minorities.
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