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Which scheme was launched by the government to provide quality education to Scheduled Caste students?

A. Shreshta Scheme

B. Ambedkar Scholarship Scheme

C. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme

D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

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A. Shreshta Scheme


The Shreshta Scheme was launched by the government to provide quality education to Scheduled Caste students. The scheme aims to select around 3,000 meritorious SC students every year and provide them with admission to the best private residential schools in the country. The scheme will also provide these students with financial support, mentorship, and other resources to help them succeed in their studies.

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