GIA Hostels
Grant in Aid Hostels
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States / UT: Gujarat
Department: Tribal Development Department
Nodal department: Tribal Development Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Target beneficiaries: Scheduled Tribe Students, Students
Tags: Education, Tribal Development, Hostels, SC, ST, SEBC, Free Services, Student Support, Secondary Education, Government Scheme, Grant-in-Aid, Social Welfare
Details
The Grant in Aid Hostels scheme aims to address the issue of Scheduled Tribe students dropping out of education after primary school due to a lack of secondary school facilities in their villages. To ensure these students can continue their education, hostels have been established in locations where secondary schools are available. This initiative has been implemented by voluntary organizations under the Grant-in-Aid system since 1969.
Benefits
- - Free boarding and lodging facilities provided by government registered organizations for tribal students pursuing primary, secondary, and higher secondary education
- Free boarding and lodging facilities provided by government registered organizations for tribal students pursuing primary, secondary, and higher secondary education.
Eligibility
Open to all students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) with a family income limit of ₹600,000.
Application Process
Online
For more information, visit the Tribal Development Department website. Application details are not available online.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
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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)
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