Overview

• A one-time grant of Rs 25,000 per Vikas Mitra has been announced to purchase tablets for storing beneficiary data and other scheme-related tasks.
• Monthly transport allowance for Vikas Mitras rises to Rs 2,500 from Rs 1,900, while the stationery allowance increases to Rs 1,500 from Rs 900.
• Shiksha Sevaks and Talimi Markaz education workers will receive Rs 10,000 each to buy smartphones for digital activities.
• Teaching-material funds are raised to Rs 6,000 per centre per year from Rs 3,405 under the Mahadalit Development Mission.
• Media accounts differ on the number of Vikas Mitras covered, with reports ranging from around 9,000 to more than 10,000.