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Devnarayan Chhatra Cycle Scheme

Girl students in Class 9 attending government schools in Rajasthan can receive free bicycles through the Devnarayan Chhatra Cycle Scheme. This initiative specifically targets those from Special Backward Classes, including communities such as Banjara, Baldia, Labana-Gadiya Lohar, Gadolia, Gujar Gurjar, Raiko, and Rebari (Debasi), thereby promoting education and mobility among these students.

State In Kind

States / UT: Rajasthan

Nodal department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Aids/Appliances

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Cycle, Special Backward Classes, Girl, Student, Free Bicycle

Details

The "Devnarayan Chhatra Cycle Scheme" was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to promote education and mobility among girls belonging to the Special Backward Classes (SBC) or specific communities such as Banjara, Baldia, Labana, Gadiya-Lohar, Gadolia, Gujar, Gurjar, Raiko, Rebari (Debasi), and Gadaria (Gadri, Gyari). Under this scheme, free bicycles are provided to girl students studying in 9th Class in government schools of Rajasthan.

Benefits

  • - Free distribution of cycles to girl students
  • Free distribution of cycles to girl students**.**

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a girl student.
  2. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
  3. The applicant should be enrolled in class 9th in a government school of Rajasthan.1. The applicant must belong to one of the following Special Backward Class (SBC) communities:
  • Banjara, Baldia, Labana
  • Gadiya Lohar, Gadolia
  • Gujar, Gurjar
  • Raika, Rebari (Debasi)
  • Gadaria (Gadri, Gyari)

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the principal of the respective government school where the student is enrolled and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields 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 principal of the respective government school.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the principal of the respective government school 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).

Who is eligible for this scheme?
Girls studying in Class 9 in Rajasthan government schools, belonging to SBC communities.
What benefit is provided under this scheme?
A free bicycle for eligible girl students.
Which communities are eligible?
Banjara, Baldia, Labana, Gadiya Lohar, Gadolia, Gujar, Gurjar, Raika, Rebari (Debasi), and Gadaria (Gadri, Gyari).
Can private school students apply?
No, only students studying in government schools are eligible.
Is there any income limit for eligibility?
No, income criteria are not applicable under this scheme.
How can students apply?
They need to submit an application through their school principal along with required documents.
How is the bicycle provided?
The approved students receive the bicycle directly from the school.
Is this benefit given every year?
No, each girl gets the bicycle only once in Class 9.
Where can I get more details?
Visit the official website of the Secondary Education Department, Bikaner: www.rajshiksha.gov.in.

References

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