Nai Udaan Scheme
Q. Nai Udaan Scheme is for- Published on 30 May 16a. Minorities
b. Women
c. Children between ages 6-14 years
d. Differently abled
ANSWER: Minorities
- Government of India, Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing the scheme Nai Udaan- Scheme for Support to Minority Students for preparation of Main Examination, who clear Prelims conducted by Union Public Service Commission, Staff Selection Commission, State Public Service Commissions, etc.
- The objective of the Scheme is to provide financial support to the minority candidates clearing prelims conducted by Union Public Service Commission, Staff Selection Commission and State Public Service Commissions to adequately equip them to compete for appointment to Civil Services in the Union and the State Governments and to increase the representation of the minority in the Civil Services.
- Taking forward the concept of Digital India the Ministry also launched Nai Udan Portal.