UPSC 2017 CDS II GK Paper

‘Pragati’ scholarship scheme of the Government of India is meant for the technical education of the girls. It was launched by the Government from the year 2014- 15. Pragati is a Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) scheme being implemented by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Under it, one girl per family whose family income is less than ` 6 lakhs per annum shall be covered.