The Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme, also known as the Pudhumai Penn Scheme, was launched by the Department of Social Welfare & Women Empowerment, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to increase the enrolment ratio of girls from government schools into higher education institutions. The scheme is designed to reduce early marriages and promote girls’ education, especially from economically weaker families, providing them with the opportunity to pursue higher education.
Salient Features of the Scheme:
- Promotes girls’ educational status, motivating them to pursue higher education and improving gender parity.
- Enables socio-economic empowerment of women, preventing dropouts beyond higher secondary education.
- The scheme offers financial assistance to girls in government schools, encouraging them to continue their studies.
- The cash incentive is extended to any number of girl students in a family who are pursuing higher education at recognized institutions/colleges/universities.
- A Separate Programme Management Unit (SPMU) will be established to monitor the scheme’s effective implementation.
Benefits:
- All girl students who studied from Classes 6th to 12th in Government schools will be paid ₹1,000/- per month till the completion of their undergraduate degree, diploma, ITI, and any other recognized course.
- The assistance amount under this scheme will be disbursed directly into the student’s Bank Account.
- The students shall be eligible for this in addition to other scholarships.
Eligibility:
- The applicant should be residing in the state of Tamil Nadu.
- The applicant should be a student.
- The applicant should be a female to avail of benefits from this scheme.
- All girl students who studied from Classes 6th to 12th in Government schools of Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply under the scheme.
- The assistance can be extended to any number of girl students in a family pursuing higher education at recognized Institutions/Colleges/Universities.
- The girl students should pursue their education in recognized courses and colleges/universities.
- Only the first course of higher education will be considered as an eligible factor.
Application Process:
- Visit the Official Portal ‘Penkalvi’ to avail of the scheme benefits.
- If already registered, login using your credentials. If not, register first.
- After successful login, fill out the application form.
- Upload all relevant documents and submit the application.
Documents Required:
- Identity proof
- Passport size photograph
- Residence certificate
- Educational certificates
- Family income certificate (if applicable)
- Bank account details
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the “Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme”?
This program helps Tamil Nadu’s female students pursue higher education financially, therefore motivating them to keep on.
Q2: Starting this program is which department?
Tamil Nadu government’s Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment.
Q3: Under the plan, who qualifies to benefit?
Female students seeking further study after having attended Tamil Nadu’s government schools from Classes 6th through 12th.
Q4: Is only this program for female students?
Indeed, this program is designed just for female students.
Q5: Does this scheme apply just to Tamil Nadu residents?
Indeed, the candidate needs to live in Tamil Nadu.
Q6: The system offers what advantage?
Until their undergraduate or equivalent education is completed, the plan offers female students a monthly stipend of ₹1,000.
Q7: Should I be qualified to apply even now I am getting other scholarships?
Indeed, you qualify to apply for this program in addition to other scholarships.
Q8: In a family, how many females could benefit from the scheme?
As long as they satisfy the eligibility requirements, a family can have as many girls as they like using this program.
Q9: Could I also profit from the arrangement for courses following graduation?
No, the program only applies for undergraduate degrees. Still, you could apply if your first course of higher study is still in progress.
Q10: Do the female students have to open a bank account?
Indeed, an active bank account is needed; the money will be transferred to the student’s bank account.
Q11: Under the system, how may I apply?
Apply by enrolling and turning in the required information and documentation using the Official Portal “Penkalvi.”
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