NEWS – Union education ministry launched EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme

VIDYANJALI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

• By Educational Consultants India Limited
• For high-quality learning systems
• Aims for seamless transition from secondary to higher education and extending financial support for the meritorious Navodaya Vidyalaya students
• Intends to garner assistance and funding from non-government partners and private sources such as CSR grants, national and international donors, and impact investors
• Beneficiaries – students of grades XI and XII studying in Navodaya Vidyalayas
• A fintech platform has been specifically curated under Vidyanjali, and the sponsorship will be disbursed to students through this platform as Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

EDCIL (EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS INDIA LIMITED)

• Government-owned company under the Ministry of Education
• Established in 1981 (Miniratna)
• Objective of providing consultancy and project management services in the education sector
• Company plays a crucial role in supporting various educational initiatives and projects in India and abroad