IndiaA Kerala minister has requested the Indian central government to increase the family income limit for tribal students seeking post-metric scholarships from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹4.5–5 lakh, citing rising living costs. The request was made through a memorandum submitted to the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs. Additional demands include monthly disbursements of hostel fees and PhD contingency funds based on attendance, a revised direct benefit transfer system to separate institutional fees from student maintenance allowances, and timely release of financial support at the beginning of the academic year. The state also proposed changes to the implementation of grants-in-aid under Article 275(1) of the Constitution to accommodate infrastructure projects in remote tribal regions and sought increased funding for Eklavya Model Residential Schools. Lastly, the minister urged the creation of a centrally sponsored 'Inter-Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme' for Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a formal request from a state minister to the central government regarding policy adjustments affecting tribal students. It outlines specific demands without overtly favoring any political ideology. The framing remains neutral, focusing on administrative and financial requests,
