GLRS
Girls' Literacy Residential School
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States / UT: Gujarat
Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Department: TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Nodal department: TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Target beneficiaries: Girls, Tribal Communities
Tags: Education, Tribal, Girls, Literacy, Residential, Government, Scheme, Support, Grants, Free Meals, Textbooks, Uniform
Details
The Girls' Literacy Residential School is a scheme sponsored by the Government of India, aimed at improving the education level of tribal girls in tribal areas. Announced by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on April 1, 2008, the scheme is implemented in districts with more than 25% tribal population and a female literacy rate of 35% or less.
Benefits
- - Annual recurring grant of ₹70,000per student per year
- Free education
- Free meals
- Free textbooks
- Uniform provision
- Annual recurring grant of ₹70,000 per student per year
- Free education
- Free meals
- Free textbooks
- Uniform provision
Eligibility
This scheme is applicable to girls from tribal areas. There are no income limits for individual or family income.
Application Process
Online
To apply, the following documents are required:
- Aadhar Card
- Age Proof
- Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
- Birth Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Mark sheet
- Native Place Proof
- Ration Card
- School Leaving Certificate
For more information, visit the following links:
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
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:
- Check eligibility criteria
- Collect required documents
- Fill the application form
- Submit the application online or at the relevant office
- Track application status