• The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has made efforts to break social barriers in education, which is evident from the following:

1. A financial allocation of Rs. 165.81 crore for accommodating 5456 students, with 6 hostels for OBC and 28 for SC students.

2. As far as student enrolment was concerned:

• For SC students, there has been 44% surge since 2014-15

• For OBC students, an overall expansion of 45% since 2014-15 was noted.

• A significant surge in the enrollment of female students was witnessed in both categories.

3. This reflected in a substantial increase in the Gross Enrollment Ratio as compared to the previous year and a remarkable leap as compared to 2014-15.

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