FCSCGSSSIX(SSY)

Free Cycles to SC Girl Students Studying in Standard IX (Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana)

The “Free Cycles to SC girl students studying in Standard IX” scheme is administered by the Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, free bicycles are given to scheduled caste girl students who are studying in Stand

State In Kind

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Free Cycle, Scheduled Caste, Girl Student

Details

The “Free Cycles to SC Girl Students Studying in Standard IX (Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana)” scheme is administered by the Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, free bicycles are given to scheduled caste girl students who are studying in Standard IX.

Benefits

  • - Under this scheme, free cycles are given to scheduled caste girl students who are studying in Standard IX
  • Under this scheme, free cycles are given to scheduled caste girl students who are studying in Standard IX.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a girl student.
  • The girl student should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category of Gujarat.
  • The student should be studying in the 9th Standard.
  • The annual family income of the student should not be more than ₹6,00,000/- (for both Rural Areas & Urban Areas).

Application Process

Offline

  • To avail the benefits of the scheme, eligible girl students need to contact the principal of their school.
  • The Principal of concerned schools has to submit the online proposal on the Digital Gujarat Portal (Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in).

Clarifications

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

What is the Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana?
The Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana is a scheme aimed at providing free cycles to scheduled caste girl students studying in Standard IX in Gujarat.
Who administers the scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat.
What are the benefits provided under the scheme?
Under the scheme, scheduled caste girls studying in Standard IX receive free bicycles.
Who is eligible to benefit from the scheme?
Eligibility criteria include being a girl student, belonging to the Scheduled Caste category of Gujarat, studying in the 9th Standard, and having an annual family income not exceeding ₹6,00,000/- for both rural and urban areas.
How can eligible students apply for the scheme?
Eligible girl students can contact the principal of their school to avail the benefits of the scheme.
What is the role of the school principal in the application process?
The principal of concerned schools is responsible for submitting an online proposal on the Digital Gujarat Portal (Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in) to facilitate the distribution of cycles to eligible students.

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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