Girl Education Promotion (Bicycle Scheme)
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Women and Child
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to promote girls' education in the state by providing financial assistance for the purchase of bicycles to girl students studying in Class 9 in government and government-aided secondary schools.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a girl student studying in Class 9. 1. The applicant must be enrolled in a government or government-aided non-government secondary school under the Uttarakhand Board.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
- The Uttarakhand Board provides bicycles/FDs to schools based on the number of girl students enrolled in Class 9 in government and government-aided secondary schools. - The schools then distribute the bicycles/FDs to the enrolled girl students. - No student is required to apply for this scheme.
Required Documents
- No documents are required for this scheme.
FAQs
What is the main objective of the scheme?
The main objective is to encourage girls to continue their education by providing them with bicycles for commuting or financial support in the form of FDs.
Who are the beneficiaries of the scheme?
Girls studying in Class 9 in government and government-aided non-government secondary schools under the Uttarakhand Board are eligible beneficiaries.
How much financial assistance is given under the scheme?
Each girl student in Class 9 receives ₹2850/-.
How is the assistance provided in plain areas?
In plain areas, the assistance is given in the form of a bicycle worth ₹2850/-.
How is the assistance provided in hilly areas?
In hilly areas, assistance of ₹2850 is given through a Fixed Deposit (FD) in the student’s name.
Do students need to apply for this scheme?
No. Students do not need to apply.
How are bicycles/FDs distributed to students?
The Uttarakhand Board provides bicycles/FDs to schools, and schools distribute them to eligible Class 9 girl students.
Which schools are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers government and government-aided non-government secondary schools affiliated with the Uttarakhand Board.