INSPIRE-SHE scholarship not discontinued; beneficiaries rise 35% in 5 years: Minister
The INSPIRE-SHE scholarship, a flagship program of the Department of Science and Technology, has not been discontinued but is temporarily on hold for redesign, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. The scheme saw a significant increase in beneficiaries over the past five years, rising by nearly 35% from 18,039 in 2021-22 to 24,276 in 2025-26.
This growth occurred despite a temporary halt for a redesign aimed at strengthening its objectives and aligning it with emerging priorities in science education and research.
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