Stock Market Impact: No direct stock‑market impact is mentioned in the release.
Listed Companies and Sectors: The announcement pertains to Virohan, a leading Indian healthcare education company, and may influence the allied‑health and higher‑education sectors.
Investment Flows: The press release does not reference any measures affecting foreign direct investment (FDI) or foreign portfolio investment (FPI).
Interest Rates, Inflation, and Liquidity: No discussion of monetary policy, interest rates, inflation, or liquidity is included.
Fiscal or Monetary Policy: The initiative does not mention any fiscal or monetary policy actions.
Full Details
Scholarship Pool: ₹2 crore dedicated exclusively to women pursuing healthcare programmes.
Eligibility: Open to any female applicant enrolling in a 4‑5‑year bachelor’s degree or a 1‑year university certificate programme through Virohan.
Scholarship Structure:
₹50,000 for every eligible female applicant (applied upfront against programme fee).
₹1,00,000 for students scoring ≥75% in Class 12.
₹2,00,000 for students scoring ≥90% in Class 12.
Program Reach: Scholarships are applicable to programmes offered by more than 20 top universities and colleges across India, including UPES (Dehradun), MIT University (Shillong), CMR University (Bengaluru), KIET Deemed‑to‑be‑University (Ghaziabad), HRIT University (Ghaziabad), Lingaya's Vidyapeeth Deemed‑to‑be‑University (Faridabad), Silver Oak University (Ahmedabad), Vikrant University (Gwalior), among others.
Target Audience: Open to Class 12 students from science and other streams; NEET score is not required.
Sector Context: Approximately 65 % of India’s healthcare workforce consists of allied and support professionals (physiotherapists, radiology technicians, OT technicians, etc.) who do not need a NEET qualification, offering structured career opportunities with strong demand.
Quote from Leadership: "A career in healthcare offers purpose, stability, and long‑term growth… awareness remains the biggest barrier. This scholarship is our way of making those opportunities more visible and encouraging more women to pursue meaningful and rewarding careers in the sector," said Nalin Saluja, Co‑founder and CTO of Virohan.
Regulatory Context: Admissions for allied and healthcare programmes have faced uncertainty due to recent regulatory updates; Virohan is collaborating with university partners to ensure compliance for the 2026 intake.
Application Details: Interested female students and parents can apply via www.virohan.com/scholarship or call +91 84482 99435. Applications are open now.
Disclaimer: The press release is distributed under an arrangement with NRDPL; PTI takes no editorial responsibility.
