Scholarships in MP: The General Caste Poor Left Behind

In Madhya Pradesh, government scholarships like MPTAAS primarily benefit Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes, leaving poor students from the general caste without support. Critics argue this system is unfair, as poverty affects all castes. While some scholarships like MMVY and Vikramaditya exist for general category students, they are limited in scope and amount compared to MPTAAS. The demand for income-based scholarships persists, aiming for equal opportunities for all needy students.