Around 15,000 students have enrolled for coaching classes in the year 2021, under the Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana Scheme.
Highlights:
The Delhi government initiated this scheme. It was started at a few private facilities for a variety of competitive tests.
It is for children from economically disadvantaged families and marginalized communities.
In addition to free coaching, the Delhi government would offer students a Rs 2,500 travel allowance.
It allows bright students from the SC, ST, OBC, and EWS groups to receive free competitive test preparation from private coaching institutes.
The scheme is available to families with annual earnings of less than Rs.8 lakh.
Students can benefit from free coaching classes at 46 different coaching centers.