Students in classes 6 to 9 took part in a Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana scholarship examination at several centres and schools in Uttarakhand, Hindustan reported on 14 October 2026.

Superintendent of Post Offices Ashok Kumar Pathak gave participation figures of 97 for Pithoragarh, 35 for Berinag, 55 for Didihat and 14 for Lohaghat, a combined total of 201 students. He said the scheme aims to develop children's sustained interest in collecting and studying postage stamps.

The report states that selected students will receive a scholarship of Rs 500 per month. It does not announce the names of successful candidates.