When was Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana launched?

When was Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana launched? Correct Answer 3 November 2017

  • Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude & Research in Stamps as a Hobby (SPARSH)  is a pan-India scholarship program launched as Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana by Ministry of Communications on 3 November 2017.
  • The program aims to increase the reach of the hobby of collection and study of Postage stamps known as Philately.
  • Through this scheme, annual scholarships will be awarded through a competitive selection process in all postal circles to students of Standard VI to IX who are pursuing Philately as a hobby and have a good academic record.
  • The Scholarship amount is Rs. 6000 per annum, i.e., Rs. 500 per month.

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