Bunkar Parivar Ke Pratibhavan Chhatra-Chhatron Ko Protsahan Puraskar Yojana is Launched in 2007-08 by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Federation Limited, this scheme aims to encourage and motivate the talented children of weaver families to pursue higher education. By providing monetary incentives to students who perform well in their 10th and 12th board examinations, the initiative supports the educational aspirations of weaver families and helps them overcome financial constraints.
Benefits
- Monetary Incentives: Financial rewards vary according to the percentage of marks secured in the board exams.
- Increased Motivation: Encourages students to excel academically.
- Support for Higher Education: Helps cover educational expenses, enabling students to pursue further studies.
- Holistic Development: Reinforces the commitment of weaver families towards education.
Eligibility
- Parent’s Membership: The student’s parent must be a regular member of a primary weaver cooperative society affiliated with the Chhattisgarh Rajya Hathkargha Vikas Evam Vipanan Sahkari Sangh Maryadit, Raipur.
- Residency: The student must be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
- Academic Performance: The student must have passed the 10th or 12th board examination with at least 60% marks.
- Income Criterion: At least 50% of the parent’s income should come from weaving activities.
- Weaver Family: This includes the husband, wife, and their children.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Print Application Form:
- Download and print the prescribed format of the application form as provided in the scheme guidelines.
- Complete the Form:
- Fill in all the mandatory fields and paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required). Attach copies of all required documents (self-attested, if necessary).
- Submit the Application:
- Submit the duly filled and signed form along with the documents to the Primary Weaver Cooperative Society within the prescribed period.
- Receipt and Acknowledgment:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority, ensuring that it includes the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number if applicable.
- Post-Submission Process:
- The cooperative society will verify the parent’s membership status, add necessary details (such as membership number and type of textile production), and sign/stamp the form.
- The society forwards the application to the concerned District Handloom Office.
- A selection committee then reviews the applications, verifies academic marks, and recommends eligible candidates.
- The consolidated list is sent to the Managing Director of the Chhattisgarh Rajya Hathkargha Vikas Evam Vipanan Sahkari Sangh Maryadit, Raipur for final award recommendations.
Documents Required
- Attested Copy of Marksheet: 10th or 12th board examination.
- Passport-Sized Photograph: Of the applicant.
- Verification Certificate: From the Primary Weaver Cooperative Society confirming the parent’s membership status.
- Details of Previous Incentive Rewards: If applicable.
- Additional Documents: As specified in the scheme guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When was this scholarship scheme for weaver families’ children launched in Chhattisgarh?
A1: The scheme was launched in 2007-08.
Q2: Which organization implements this scholarship scheme?
A2: It is implemented by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Federation Limited, through the Chhattisgarh Rajya Hathkargha Vikas Evam Vipanan Sahkari Sangh Maryadit, Raipur.
Q3: How many primary weaver cooperative societies are affiliated with the Federation?
A3: The exact number is detailed in the scheme guidelines, but the scheme applies to those families whose parents are regular members of these affiliated societies.
Q4: What is the reward amount for 10th pass students scoring between 60% and below 70% marks?
A4: They receive ₹4,100 per year.
Q5: What is the incentive amount for 10th pass students scoring between 70% and below 80% marks?
A5: They receive ₹8,100 per year.
Q6: How much reward is given to 10th pass students who score between 80% and below 90% marks?
A6: They receive ₹12,100 per year.
Q7: What is the scholarship amount for 10th pass students scoring 90% marks or above?
A7: They receive ₹16,100 per year.
Q8: What incentive is provided to 12th pass students scoring between 60% and below 70% marks?
A8: They receive ₹6,100 per year.
Q9: How much reward money is given to 12th pass students scoring between 70% and below 80% marks?
A9: They receive ₹10,100 per year.
Q10: What is the main residency requirement for applicants?
A10: The student must be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
Q11: What is the membership requirement for parents applying under this scheme?
A11: The parent must be a regular member of a primary weaver cooperative society affiliated with the Chhattisgarh Rajya Hathkargha Vikas Evam Vipanan Sahkari Sangh Maryadit, Raipur.
Q12: Who is considered part of a “weaver family” as per the guidelines?
A12: A weaver family includes the husband, wife, and their children.
Q13: What percentage of the parent’s income should come from weaving for eligibility?
A13: More than 50% of the parent’s total income must be from weaving.