The Narendra Modi govt, in its first decision of its second tenure, has enhanced the amount to be paid as part of 'Prime Ministers Scholarship Scheme' under the National Defence Fund. The scholarship has been increased from Rs 2,000 per month to Rs 2,500 per month for boys and from Rs 2,250 per month to Rs 3,000 per month for girls. Now the children of state police personnel, who "were martyred during terror/naxal attacks", will also be eligible for the scholarship Scheme.