The “Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana 2025” scheme was initiated by the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, MP Government, and the School Education Department has been implementing it since 2014-15. This scheme encourages poor SC children to continue education and provides them with financial assistance. Under this scheme, SC girls who pass Class 10 and enroll in Class 11 at a Govt or recognized institution and study regularly are given an incentive of ₹3,000/- per year.
Benefits
- All Scheduled Caste girl students who have passed Class 10 and are entering Class 11 will receive an incentive of ₹3,000/- per year.
Note: The incentive amount will be paid into the bank accounts of the girl students.
Eligibility
The following conditions are required to be eligible for the Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana:
- The applicant should be a girl student.
- The girl student should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
- The girl student should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
- The student must have passed Class 10 and be enrolled in Class 11.
- The parents or guardians of the applicant should not be income taxpayers.
- The girl student should continue her education without any break.
- The girl student should be present in a Government or recognized government school/institution and should regularly attend the classes.
Application Process
Offline Application
- To benefit under this scheme, eligible students can contact the Principal of the respective schools/institutions.
Note: The profile of the students is registered on the education portal https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ by the teacher of the educational institution as per the record/certificate provided by the student.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size Photograph
- Samagra ID
- Caste Certificate
- Bank Account Details/Bank Passbook
- Income Certificate (Guardians should not be income taxpayers)
- Domicile Certificate of Madhya Pradesh
- Previous Class Passing Marksheet
- Other Necessary Documents (if required)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Who can participate in the program?
Girls from the Scheduled Caste who are enrolled in Class 11 at a government-run or accredited school in Madhya Pradesh after passing Class 10. - What advantages does this program offer qualified students?
Students who qualify receive a ₹3,000 annual bonus. - How is the reward money paid out?
The female students’ bank accounts receive a direct credit of the incentive amount. - How long has the plan been in place?
Implemented since the academic year 2014–15. - Does this scholarship allow students from any other state to apply?
No, the scholarship only allows female students who belong to Madhya Pradesh. - What education level is required for eligibility?
To join Class 11, Class 10 needs to be completed. - Are there any limits on the income of applicants’ parents or guardians?
Indeed, the applicant’s parents or guardians shouldn’t be considered income taxpayers. - Does the program cover pupils attending private schools?
No, only students enrolled in government or officially recognized government institutions are eligible for the program. - How do qualified students apply for the program?
The application will be handled via the official education portal, and qualified students should get in touch with their school principal.