Section 4(d) in The Orissa Sports Talent Scholarship Rules, 2004
(d)Provided further that, out of 90. nos of Scholarships in each School and College category, 15 Nos. of Scholarships including 5 girls, 20 Nos. of Scholarships including 7 girls, 24 Nos. of Scholarships including 8 girls and 31 Nos. of Scholarships including 10 girls shall be reserved for S.C. S.T., S.E.B.C. and General/Un-reserved category respectively. In case of shortfall of any eligible candidates in any category. Government may consider the applications of such candidates by relaxing the criteria for availing scholarship as mentioned under Rule 5-A of the Rule. As regards the shortfall, if any, in case of eligible girl candidates, the vacancies may be filled up by eligible boy candidates.
