The “Free Cycles to SC Girl Students Studying in Standard IX (Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana)” scheme is administered by the Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare under the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. This initiative aims to promote education and mobility by providing free bicycles to Scheduled Caste girl students who are currently studying in Standard IX.
Benefits
- Free Bicycle:
Eligible Scheduled Caste girl students studying in Standard IX receive a free cycle under this scheme.
Eligibility
- Student Criteria:
- The applicant must be a girl student.
- The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste category in Gujarat.
- The student should be enrolled in the 9th Standard.
- Income Criteria:
- The annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000 (applicable for both rural and urban areas).
Application Process
- Offline Process:
- Eligible girl students should contact the principal of their respective school.
- The school principal will then submit an online proposal on the Digital Gujarat Portal (https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in) on behalf of the student.
Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph
- Identity proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card)
- Caste Certificate issued by the Competent Authorities
- Educational certificate/Marksheet
- School Identity Card
- Any other documents as required by the scheme
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana?
It is a scheme that provides free bicycles to Scheduled Caste girl students studying in Standard IX to support their education and mobility. -
Who administers the scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. -
What are the benefits provided under the scheme?
Eligible girl students receive a free bicycle. -
Who is eligible to benefit from the scheme?
The scheme is available to Scheduled Caste girl students studying in Standard IX, with an annual family income not exceeding ₹6,00,000. -
How can eligible students apply for the scheme?
Eligible students need to coordinate with the principal of their school, who will submit an online proposal on the Digital Gujarat Portal. -
What is the role of the school principal in the application process?
The school principal is responsible for submitting the online proposal on behalf of eligible students through the Digital Gujarat Portal.