ED attaches ₹13.83-crore assets in Uttarakhand SC/ST scholarship scam case
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Summary
The ED alleges that educational institutions fraudulently obtained scholarship funds released by the Social Welfare Department of the Uttarakhand government by showing ineligible, non-genuine, and non-verifiable students as beneficiaries.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 15 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right