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Book Bank Scheme: I

The scheme provides free textbooks to Adi Dravidar/Tribal students pursuing professional courses like Medical, Engineering, Law, MBA, and others, which must be returned to the library after course completion.

State Cash

States / UT: Tamil Nadu

Nodal department: Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance, Resources for schools

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Tribal Welfare, Students, Books, Education

Details

Under the “Book Bank Scheme: I”, launched by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, textbooks are purchased by the government and provided to libraries in educational institutions for the use of students in professional courses such as Medical, Engineering, Law, MBA, Veterinary, Agriculture, and Polytechnic. Adi Dravidar and Tribal students, who receive the Government of India Scholarship, can access these books during their studies. After completing the course, students must return the books to the library.

Benefits

  • - Free Textbooks Access: Students receive textbooks for their entire course duration at no cost from the library. > Note: On completion of the course the students should return the books to the Library. <br>
  • Free Textbooks Access: Students receive textbooks for their entire course duration at no cost from the library.

Note: On completion of the course the students should return the books to the Library.


Eligibility

  • The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  • The beneficiary should be a student.
  • The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal communities.
  • The beneficiary must be receiving any Scholarship by the Government of India.
  • The beneficiary must return the books after completing the course.
  • The beneficiary must be enrolled in one of the following courses:
  1. Medical
  2. Engineering
  3. Law (BL/LLB 3 years and 5 years, LLM/ML 2 years)
  4. MBA (2 years)
  5. Veterinary
  6. Agriculture
  7. Polytechnic
  8. Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants (Intermediate, Final)
  9. Postgraduate Technical Courses in Medical, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary
  10. Other equivalent professional studies, including Bio-Science.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from the Principal of their respective educational institution.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the educational institution.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the purpose of the “Book Bank Scheme: I” ?
The scheme provides textbooks to Adi Dravidar and Tribal students pursuing professional courses, which they can borrow for the duration of their studies and return upon completion.
Who can benefit from this scheme?
The scheme is available to Adi Dravidar and Tribal students who are receiving the Government of India Scholarship.
What types of courses are covered under the scheme?
It covers courses like Medical, Engineering, Law (BL, LLB, LLM, ML), MBA, Veterinary, Agriculture, Polytechnic, Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accountancy, and other equivalent professional and technical studies.
Is there an income limit for students to avail of this scheme?
No, there is no income limit for eligibility.
How can students apply for the scheme?
Students must approach the principal of their respective college and submit the required documents, including proof of scholarship and course enrollment.
What documents are required to apply?
Required documents include proof of enrollment, Government of India Scholarship certificate, caste certificate (Adi Dravidar/Tribal), and college ID.
Do the students have to pay for the books?
No, the books are provided free of charge to eligible students.
Are students allowed to keep the books after completing their course?
No, the books must be returned to the library once the course is completed.
Are books for all subjects available under this scheme?
The scheme provides books for the core subjects of eligible professional and technical courses, based on availability.
How long can students keep the books?
Students can keep the books for the duration of their course, and they must be returned after the course is completed.
Are students from communities other than Adi Dravidar/Tribal eligible?
No, the scheme is exclusively for Adi Dravidar and Tribal students.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status