NSP Scholarship Payment 2023-24 | 1.5 Lakhs Students Received Payment | NSP Payment Started 2024 RTI

The NSP Scholarship Payment for the academic year 2023-24 has started, with 1.5 lakh students already receiving payments. The RTI reveals that approximately 65,000 candidates applied for the NSP PG Scholarship 2023-24, and the ministry allocated a budget of around ₹1000 crore, with each student receiving up to ₹1.5 lakh. Scholarships will be distributed from June to July 2024, following the removal of the election code of conduct.

Fund Allocation by Scheme

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the scholarship funds allocated to various schemes:

1. Ministry of Minority Affairs
   • Budget 2023-24: ₹44 crore
   • Previous Year Budget: ₹365 crore
   • Overall Budget for Ministry: ₹5,020.50 crore in 2022-23
2. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DoEPwD)
   • Budget 2023-24: ₹1,225 crore
   • Increase from Last Year: ₹13 crore

Payment Schedule

The NSP payments for 2023-24 are being processed. Due to the election code of conduct, there was a delay in some payments. However, most schemes have released their payments, and remaining funds are expected to be distributed between June and July 2024, as the ministry finalizes digital sign-offs on each scheme.

RTI Findings on NSP PG Scheme

An RTI filed provided the following updates on the NSP PG scheme:

1. Total Applications Received: 67,665
2. Merit List Status: The merit list has not been published yet but is currently being processed.

Checking Your NSP Scholarship Status

To check your NSP scholarship status for 2023-24:

1. Ensure DBT Linkage: Verify that your application is linked to DBT status. If not, update it promptly.
2. Check Status on PFMS Portal:
   • DBT Status Tracker
   • NSP Payments Tracker
3. NSP Portal:
   • NSP Login Page

Ensure your bank account KYC is complete and there are no credit limit issues to avoid delays in receiving the scholarship amount.

Key Takeaways

• The NSP Scholarship Payment for 2023-24 is in progress, with significant funds allocated to various schemes.
• The NSP PG merit list is being prepared, and students are advised to regularly check their status on the official portals.
• Ensure all necessary updates and verifications are done to facilitate smooth processing of scholarship payments.

For more information, visit the official NSP website.