Policy Consideration

Data Ownership and Trust Policies: Implement policies that recognize the beneficiary as the primary owner of their data. This will empower beneficiaries to control and consent to data usage, ensuring data privacy and security.

Registrar System Implementation: Mandating the appointment of "registrars" responsible for verifying, signing, and uploading academic certificates and documents to trusted digital repositories like DigiLocker.

Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Establish protocols for data sharing and collaboration between different government departments to ensure a holistic and streamlined approach to benefit delivery.

Open Data Standards & Protocols: Promote the adoption of open data standards and protocols with APIs to enable seamless integration of various platforms and systems, including those developed by third-party providers

Program Management and Benefit Delivery Policies: Support the development and use of a universal benefit platform where students can apply for multiple benefits through a single, integrated interface.

Institutionalization and Regulatory Policies: Propose the creation of a regulatory body to oversee the implementation and operation of the reimagined scholarship process, ensuring adherence to policies and continuous improvement.