At the initiative of the then Prime Minister of India 500 scholarships (later on increased to 1000) annually were introduced in 2005 for Afghan Nationals to study UG, PG & Ph.D level courses in Indian Universities/Institutes with the aim to support Afghanistan as a sovereign, stable, and prosperous Afghanistan, and for security and stability in the region.
To continue with the policy of supporting Afghanistan, it has been decided that from the A.Y 2023-24 onwards, 1000 scholarship, annually will be offered to Afghan Nationals for online UG & PG level courses through e-VB portal.
The Government of India offers 100% Scholarship to students from partner African Countries through e-VidyBharati and e-ArogyaBharati (e-VBAB) Network Project to pursue ONLINE Undergraduate, Postgrauate, Diploma and Certificate programmes from various reputed Indian Universities/ Institutes in various disciplines including computer application, business administration and commerce, healthcare, tourism, humanities and arts etc.