The KALIA Scholarship aims to extend financial assistance to children of beneficiaries under KALIA for pursuing Professional and Technical courses in the State of Odisha. This initiative enhances higher education access for children of Small and Marginal Farmers (SF/MF), Actual Cultivators (Sharecroppers), and Landless Agricultural Households (LAH), helping empower their families.
Key Features of the KALIA Scholarship
- Ensures higher education opportunities for children of KALIA beneficiaries.
- Provides financial assistance on a merit basis for students pursuing Professional/Technical courses in Government Institutions.
- Covers tuition fees, annual fees, hostel charges, and other non-refundable fees.
Benefits
- Tuition Fees, Annual Fees, One-Time Fees, Hostel Charges, and any other deposited amount will be transferred directly to the student’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Mess/Hostel Charges:
- ₹1,200 per month for Degree students (for 10 months).
- ₹1,000 per month for Diploma/Polytechnic/ITI students (for 10 months).
Note:
- Caution money and refundable deposits are not covered under the scholarship.
- If a student discontinues their studies, provides false information, or receives another scholarship, the KALIA Scholarship will be canceled.
Eligibility Criteria
- Children of KALIA beneficiaries (Support to Cultivators & Livelihood Support to Landless Agricultural Households).
- Parental eligibility under KALIA must be verified at the Chief District Agriculture Officer (CDAO) level.
- Admission on a merit basis in a Government Institution of Odisha.
- Cannot be availing any other scholarship. If already receiving another State or Central Government scholarship, the student must choose between the two.
- A student can receive the KALIA Scholarship only once for one professional course.
Eligible Courses for the KALIA Scholarship
Graduation-level Professional & Technical Courses in Government Institutes of Odisha:
- Medical: MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, B.Pharma, B.Sc. Nursing, PBBSc
- Agriculture & Allied Fields: B.Sc. Agriculture, BVSc & AH, B.Sc. Horticulture, B.Sc. Forestry, B.Sc. Fisheries Science, B.Sc. Community Science
- Engineering: B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), B.Tech/B.E
- Diploma Courses: D.Pharma, DMLT, DMRT, Ophthalmic Assistance/Surgical OPTH Assistance, GNM, ANM, Psychiatric Nursing, Polytechnic & Agri Polytechnic
- ITI Courses: Various trades in Government ITIs
Note:
- Only Government Institutions are covered.
- Self-financing, cost-sharing, and NRI admissions are not eligible.
Exclusions
- Students admitted through cost-sharing, self-financing, or NRI categories.
- Students receiving another scholarship unless they opt out.
Application Process
Online Application
- New Registration
- Visit the State Scholarship Portal.
- Click on “Registration” if you are a new user. Existing users should log in.
- Enter Aadhaar number to proceed.
- Receive User ID and Password via registered mobile/email.
- Application Submission
- Log in using User ID and Password.
- Fill in Personal, Academic, Eligibility, and Bank Details.
- Click “Save as Draft” or “Next” to continue.
- Preview the form, download, and print for records.
Note:
- No physical applications will be accepted.
- Only verified online applications will be considered for scholarships.
Post-Application Process
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Verification by Institution
- The Head of the Institution will verify the student’s admission details, roll number, and parent’s name.
- Verification of Hosteller/Day Scholar status.
- Ensure the student is not receiving another scholarship.
- Forward the verified application to the Chief District Agriculture Officer.
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Scholarship Disbursement
- If multiple applications are submitted, only one will be considered.
- The scheme automatically renews yearly if the student maintains eligibility.
- The Head of Institution is responsible for authenticating eligible students.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Applicant’s Photograph
- Proof of Age
- Mark Sheets, Grade Cards, and Degree Certificates
- Resident Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate
- Matriculation Certificate (except for non-matriculate ITI courses)
- Proof of Admission in Government Institution
- Bank Passbook Copy (with IFSC Code)
- Any other relevant documents
Note:
- The student’s bank account must be active and linked to Aadhaar.
- Scheduled banks with ECS/Core Banking facility should be used.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: Why is KALIA Scholarship given?
A: To give financial support to KALIA beneficiary children to seek higher studies in Government Institutions. - Q: Under which department is this scheme offered?
A: Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Govt. of Odisha. - Q: How are the financial benefits under the scheme?
A: Full reimbursement of tuition fee, hostel, and annual charges and monthly mess/hostel charges of ₹1,200 (Degree) & ₹1,000 (Diploma/ITI). - Q: Who can apply?
A: The wards of the beneficiaries of KALIA, who are admitted on merit in Government Institutions of Odisha. - Q: Can a student of a private institution apply?
A: No, only Government Institutions of Odisha are covered under the scheme. - Q: What is “Government Institution”?
A: Any institution established by the State Government, excluding Private Institutions and Central Government Institutions. - Q: Is a student entitled to apply if already in the possession of some other scholarship?
A: No. The student must opt either for the KALIA Scholarship or for some other scholarship. - Q: How to apply for the scheme?
A: Application is to be submitted online on the State Scholarship Portal.
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