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Evaluation of ARIVU Educational Loan Scheme Implemented by D Devaraj Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation in Karnataka (2011-12 to 2017-18)

ARIVU, a student loan scheme as an alternative source of financing higher education for credit constrained students from underprivileged sections, was launched. The scheme aims at increasing access, reducing dropout and enhancing employability of the students belonging to backward communities and is implemented through the D Devaraj Urs Backward Class Development Corporation.

Project Snapshot:

Project Name Evaluation of ARIVU Educational Loan Scheme Implemented by D Devaraj Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation in Karnataka (2011-12 to 2017-18)
Project Sanction Date 01 Jan 2019
Project Period Jan 2019 to Mar 2020
Project Location Karnataka
Project Supported By Karnataka Monitoring and Evaluation Authority
Project Team Dr. M D Usha Devi , Dr. Syed Ajmal Pasha , Dr. Shivaprasad
Project Name
Evaluation of ARIVU Educational Loan Scheme Implemented by D Devaraj Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation in Karnataka (2011-12 to 2017-18)
Project Sanction Date
01 Jan 2019
Project Period
Jan 2019 to Mar 2020
Project Location
Karnataka
Project Supported By
Project Team

Project Details

Project Title

Evaluation of ARIVU Educational Loan Scheme Implemented by D Devaraj Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation in Karnataka (2011-12 to 2017-18)

Project Sanction Date

01 Jan 2019

Project Period

Jan 2019 to Mar 2020

Project Location

Karnataka

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Project Result / Accomplishments:

The study reveals that the programme has covered 38.3 per cent of female students and 61.7 per cent of male students during the period. District-wise, Bangalore Urban, Bidar, Mysore and Gulbarga district reveals better ratio of course completion thereby revealing positive impact of the scheme. Interestingly, Mysore division presents a higher proportion of course completion ratio.