Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme (VSP) on 6 February 2024. VSP organized at Rang Bhawan, All India Radio, New Delhi.

Objectives of Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme:

It aims to revolutionize opportunities for quality education and access to higher education institutions.
Under this initiative, there is a system to provide uninterrupted education facilities to meritorious students lacking resources from secondary till higher education. This program guarantees access to high quality learning systems.
Towards an educated India, ensuring that no child is left behind.
The event will strengthen the efforts of the government in promoting educational inclusivity and socio-economic upliftment in the country.

Vidyanjali is in line with NEP 2020 system:

Speaking on the occasion, Pradhan said that the VSP is in line with the arrangements envisioned in the NEP 2020.
Vidyanjali embodies the whole society's vision for empowerment through access to education and opportunities for students, especially those from economically disadvantaged sections.

Important MoUs agreed:

During the event, important MoUs were exchanged with five different groups in the field of education in the presence of the Union Minister. These groups are:
- Fiat India
- HDFC Bank Limited
- Clearmedi Healthcare
- Bharat Forge
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
It reflects unity between the government and the private sector towards a shared vision of nation-building.
During this initiative’s launch event the Union Minister also presented scholarship letters to six meritorious NVS students.

Private Sector Participation in Schools:

An initiative has been taken by the Ministry to strengthen schools through community and private sector partnerships in schools across the country.
Under this initiative, schools are expected to connect with experienced professionals from various fields. These can mainly include the following:
- Indian diaspora
- Young Professional
- Retired Teacher
- Retired Government Official
- Retired Professional.

About Vidyanjali Programme:

The Vidyanjali program was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2021 on the occasion of Shiksha Parv. Vidyanjali is a unique school volunteer management program of the Ministry of Education, Government of India under the Department of School Education and Literacy.
The program provides opportunities to connect communities and organizations and volunteers with schools located in urban and rural geographies.