The aim of this scheme is to help poor students by providing financial assistance for the purchase of stationery, thereby easing the financial burden on parents when sending their children to school. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities students studying in Central Government, Government of Delhi, Aided, or Recognized Local Body Schools through the respective school principal. The scheme is targeted at students whose parental income does not exceed Rs. 2.00 Lakh per annum and whose attendance in the preceding year is at least 70%.
Benefits
- For Classes I to VIII: Financial assistance of Rs. 1,000 per annum.
- For Classes IX to XII: Financial assistance of Rs. 2,000 per annum.
Eligibility
- Caste/Category:
Applicants must belong to SC, ST, OBC, or Minority communities. A valid SC/ST/OBC/Minority certificate issued by the concerned district office, Delhi, must be uploaded as proof. - Residency:
The applicant must be a resident of Delhi. A supporting document (Domicile) is required. - Educational Institution:
The applicant should be studying in Class 1 to 12 in a government, aided, or recognized public school. - Income:
The annual family income should not exceed INR 2 Lakh. - Scholarship Clause:
The student should not be availing any centrally sponsored scholarship scheme concurrently with this state-funded scheme.
Application Process
Online Application Steps:
- Access the Portal:
Log on to https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/. - Citizen Registration:
- Under the Citizen Corner, click on New User.
- Select the document type (Aadhaar or Voter ID).
- Enter the Aadhaar or Voter ID number.
- Fill in the CAPTCHA and proceed.
- Complete the Citizen Registration Form by entering all required details, including the present residential address.
- Click on Continue and receive your login ID and password via mobile number/e-mail.
- Login to the Portal:
- Use your credentials to log in by clicking on Registered User Login.
- Enter the CAPTCHA and click Login.
- Apply for Services:
- On the main page, click on Apply Online under the “Drop Box apply for services.”
- In the list of departments, select DEPARTMENT OF WELFARE OF SC/ST.
- Choose the option “Financial Assistance for purchase of Stationery and Merit Scholarship to SC/ST/OBC/Minority” and click Apply.
- Complete the Application:
- Verify the BASIC/PERSONAL DETAILS FORM and click Continue.
- Fill in all required fields and upload the necessary documents as specified by the scheme.
- Upload a photograph and click Finish.
- An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number; enter it and click Submit.
- An acknowledgement of successful submission will be generated.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/Minority certificate)
- Residence Proof (Domicile certificate)
- Income Certificate
- Previous Class Mark Sheet
- Verification Letter (for applicants residing outside Delhi)
- One Passport Size Photograph
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the benefit of this scheme?
A: The scheme provides financial assistance for the purchase of stationery, with Rs. 1,000 per annum for students in Classes I to VIII and Rs. 2,000 per annum for students in Classes IX to XII.
Q2: What are the eligibility criteria for the scheme?
A: Applicants must belong to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities, be a resident of Delhi (with a supporting domicile document), study in a government/aided/recognized public school (Classes 1 to 12), have an annual family income not exceeding INR 2 Lakh, and maintain at least 70% attendance in the preceding year. Additionally, they should not be availing a centrally sponsored scholarship concurrently.
Q3: What is the application process?
A: Applicants must register and apply online via the e-district portal of Delhi. The process includes user registration, login, filling out the application form, uploading necessary documents, and verifying via OTP.
Q4: What is the online application website?
A: The application can be made through the Delhi e-district portal.
Q5: What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
A: Required documents include the Aadhaar Card, caste certificate, residence proof, income certificate, previous class mark sheet, a verification letter (if applicable), and one passport size photograph of the applicant.