The Incentive for Girls scheme, initiated by the Rajasthan State Government, provides financial support to girl students pursuing education in agriculture. The scheme targets students enrolled in senior secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate agriculture courses, aiming to empower girls through education and improve access to higher education in agricultural fields.
Benefits
• Senior Secondary (11th & 12th Agriculture Subjects): ₹15,000 per annum
• Agricultural Graduate Education (e.g., Horticulture, Dairy, Agricultural Engineering, Food Processing, Shri Karan Narendra Business Management College, Jobner – 4/5 years course): ₹25,000 per annum
• Post Graduate Agriculture (M.Sc. Agriculture – 2-year course): ₹25,000 per annum
• PhD in Agriculture (up to 3 years): ₹40,000 per annum
Eligibility
• The student must be a native of Rajasthan.
• The applicant must be enrolled in schools, colleges, or universities recognized by the state government.
• Girl students must not have failed in the previous academic year.
• The incentive is payable only if the student continues her education throughout the academic session.
Application Process
Online
• Step 01: Visit the official portal and click “Login”.
• Step 02: Log in using your Jan-Aadhaar Number or SSO ID on the SSO portal.
• Step 03: Fill out the application form with all required details.
• Step 04: Attach the required documents.
• Step 05: Submit the application.
Documents Required
• Jan-Aadhaar Card
• Applicant Photograph
• Age and Address Proof
• Educational Qualification Marksheet/Certificate:
– Final Examination pass mark sheet
– Certificate of Head of Department (if applicable)
• Bank Passbook
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is this scheme?
A: It is an incentive scheme providing financial support to girl students pursuing education in agriculture in Rajasthan.
Q: What are the benefits under the scheme?
A: Benefits include annual financial assistance ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 based on the level of education (senior secondary, undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD).
Q: Who can get the benefits of the scheme?
A: All girl students from Rajasthan enrolled in recognized schools, colleges, or universities pursuing agriculture-related courses.
Q: What is the educational eligibility criteria?
A: The applicant must be pursuing Senior Secondary, Graduation in Agriculture, or Post Graduation in Agriculture.
Q: What is the financial eligibility criteria?
A: There is no specific financial criterion; the scheme is open to all eligible girl students from Rajasthan.
Q: May persons from other states apply?
A: No, the scheme is exclusively for natives of Rajasthan.
Q: How do I apply for the scheme?
A: Log in to the official portal using your Jan-Aadhaar Number or SSO ID, fill out the application form, attach required documents, and submit online.
Q: What documents are needed?
A: Jan-Aadhaar, applicant photograph, age and address proof, educational qualification marksheet/certificate, and bank passbook.
Q: What is the official portal to apply?
A: The application must be made through the official portal specified by the Rajasthan State Government.