Odisha Launches Scholarship for SC, ST Students to Study Abroad at Top Universities
The Odisha government has launched the 'Bidesh Sikhyabruti' scholarship scheme to support 50 Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students annually pursuing postgraduate or PhD studies at top 200 foreign universities. Eligible applicants must have an annual family income below Rs 12 lakh and meet academic criteria. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, and related costs up to Rs 25 lakh per year. Applications for 2025-26 and 2026-27 are open from August 18 to 31 via the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, thestatesman, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 3 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 18 Aug, 12:04 pm. Other outlets followed.