The state waived old PSCFC loans to free families from long pain. About ₹67.84 crore of debt was cleared for 4,727 SC beneficiaries. This was not a headline trick but relief at home. People who feared notices now plan their future. A lighter pocket became a lighter heart. Self-respect grows when dues stop chasing. Governance felt human, not distant.
Will daughters get equal chances?
The Aashirwad Scheme supports SC daughters in need. Low-income families receive ₹51,000 to help with marriage expenses. The message is dignity, not charity. Support arrives on time, not after shame. Families breathe easier during a key life event. A girl’s future should not depend on fear. Respect begins when the state stands beside her.
Can study dreams stay alive?
Scholarships now reach more students through a digital portal. Over 2 lakh learners have gained support so far. In 2024-25, ₹267.54 crore backed 2,37,456 students statewide. Post-Matric aid saw 1,66,958 SC applications recorded. ₹14.95 lakh already reached 627 students this year. Another ₹4.62 crore is queued for 19,244 students. Money gaps should not end school dreams.
Is the process truly transparent?
The Dr B.R. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal puts records online. Forms, approvals, and releases are tracked end-to-end. Students avoid middlemen and repeated visits. Families see status instead of rumors. Trust grows when screens match promises. For 2025-26, around ₹245 crore is planned. A target of 2.70 lakh students keeps pressure on delivery.
Will talent cross world borders?
An Overseas Scholarship for SC students launched in September 2025. Study in top-500 global universities is covered. Tuition, visa, airfare, and insurance are included. Maintenance support of ₹13.17 lakh per year is provided. Merit should not lose to money limits. Global exposure returns as skills for Punjab. Ambition now has a clear road map.
Are budgets matching big talk?
Under SCSP, about ₹13,836 crore was set in 2023-24. Funds span education, livelihoods, and welfare lines. The aim is steady coverage, not one-off events. Each rupee should meet a real need. Delivery must beat paperwork every week. Data becomes trust when benefits reach homes. Accountability grows when targets meet outcomes.
Who ensures action on ground?
The cabinet includes five ministers from the SC community. Their presence shapes schemes with lived experience. Focus stays on respect along with relief. Education, health, and jobs move together. Each initiative must show field results. Dalit families should feel progress daily. Inclusion in leadership signals inclusion in development.
