Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana (For Scheduled Caste Girls)
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Education & Learning,Women and Child,Scholarships and student finance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
Under this scheme, Scheduled Caste girls who pass the Class 10th and enroll in the Class 11th at a government or recognized institution and study regularly are given an incentive of ₹3,000/- per year.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a girl student. 1. The girl student should be a native of Madhya Pradesh. 1. The girl student should belong to the Scheduled Caste category. 1. All Scheduled Caste girl students who have passed Class 10 and are entering Class 11 are eligible for the scheme. 1. The parents or guardians of the applicant should not be income taxpayers. 1. The girl student should be pursuing her education continuously. 1. The girl student should be enrolled in a government or recognized government school/institution and attend regularly.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
- To avail of the benefits under this scheme, eligible students can contact the Principal of their respective schools/institutions. Note: The profile of the students is entered on the education portal <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/" nis:value=https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/> by the teacher of the educational institution as per the record/certificate provided by the student.
Required Documents
- 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
FAQs
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Scheduled Caste girl students who have passed Class 10, are entering Class 11, are natives of Madhya Pradesh, and whose parents or guardians are not income taxpayers are eligible.
What benefits do eligible students receive under this scheme?
Eligible students receive an incentive of ₹3,000 per year.
How is the incentive amount disbursed?
The incentive amount is paid directly into the bank accounts of the girl students.
Since when has the scheme been implemented?
The scheme has been implemented since the 2014-15 academic year.
Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
No, only native residents of Madhya Pradesh are eligible.
What is the required academic qualification for eligibility?
The student must have passed Class 10 and be entering Class 11.
Is there an income limit for the parents or guardians of the applicant?
Yes, the parents or guardians of the applicant should not be income taxpayers.
Does the scheme cover students studying in private schools?
The scheme covers students enrolled in government or recognized institutions.
How can eligible students apply for the scheme?
Eligible students can contact the Principal of their respective schools/institutions to apply.