Fact Check: PM CARES funds for free coaching limited to SCs, OBCs? No, here are the details
A post claims that the Union government’s scheme for free coaching for competitive exams, PM CARES, is limited to only SCs and OBCs.
By K Sherly Sharon Published on 23 Feb 2025 2:44 PM ISTClaim Review:The free coaching scheme for competitive exams under PM CARES is only for SC and OBC students.
Claimed By:Social Media users
Claim Reviewed By:NewsMeter
Claim Source:X
Claim Fact Check:Misleading
Fact:The claim is misleading. The scheme also includes other beneficiaries of the PM CARES for Children Scheme. The guidelines on the government website list no caste-related restrictions.
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