The correct answer is: D. 2008-09
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatar Sansodhit Yojna was started in Haryana in 2008-09. The scheme is aimed at providing financial assistance to meritorious students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities for pursuing higher education. The scheme is implemented by the Haryana State Government through the Haryana Education Department.
The scheme provides financial assistance of up to Rs. 1 lakh per annum to students who are pursuing higher education in government or government-aided colleges and universities. The assistance is provided in the form of a loan, which is repayable after the completion of the course.
The scheme is open to students who are pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses. The students must have secured at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination. The students must also belong to a family with an annual income of less than Rs. 2 lakh.
The application for the scheme can be submitted online or offline. The online application can be submitted through the official website of the Haryana Education Department. The offline application can be submitted to the concerned district education officer.
The last date for submission of the application is 31st May of the academic year. The selection of the students is based on merit. The students will be informed about the selection through the official website of the Haryana Education Department.
The scheme is a great initiative by the Haryana Government to provide financial assistance to meritorious students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities for pursuing higher education. The scheme will help the students to pursue their dreams and contribute to the development of the state.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option A: Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatar Sansodhit Yojna was not started in 2003-04.
- Option B: Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatar Sansodhit Yojna was not started in 2004-05.
- Option C: Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatar Sansodhit Yojna was not started in 2005-06.