The scheme aims to support SC students for higher education abroad in fields like Engineering, Sciences, and Humanities. Benefits include up to ₹20,00,000/- for Ph.D. and ₹10,00,000 for Masters, with eligibility criteria including residency and income below ₹8,00,000/-.
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to students from non-reserved categories for pursuing higher studies abroad in medical and post-graduation courses. It offers loans up to ₹15,00,000/- at 4% simple interest per annum to eligible students.
The scheme “Domestic Funding of Foreign Training (DFFT)” is a scheme introduced by the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India in the year 2001-02 with an objective to upgrade the knowledge & skills of Government officers.
The scheme was initiated keeping in view the political and cultural bilateral relations of India with other developing countries: Asia, Africa, Latin America. The scheme has opened new vistas for foreign students and teachers, enable them to come to India and undertake advanced studies and research.