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:
- 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
- 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:
- Total Applications Received: 67,665
- 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:
- Ensure DBT Linkage: Verify that your application is linked to DBT status. If not, update it promptly.
- Check Status on PFMS Portal:
- NSP Portal:
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.