KSPY

Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana

Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana, initiated by the Tribal Welfare Department of Madhya Pradesh, incentivizes girls from Scheduled Tribes to pursue education by providing an annual cash incentive of ₹3,000 to those who have passed Class 10th and are enrolling in Class 11th. The funds are directly deposited into the bank accounts of eligible students, promoting educational advancement among tribal communities.

State Cash

States / UT: Madhya Pradesh

Nodal department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning, Women and Child

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Kanya, Girl, Student, Scheduled Tribe, Incentive

Details

The scheme "Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana" was launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The objective of the scheme is to motivate girls towards education, the scheme is being implemented to increase the interest of girls of scheduled tribes in the state towards education as well as to make them get education in more and more upcoming classes. Under this scheme, girls in Class 11th who have passed their 10th class examination will receive ₹3,000/- per year as a monetary incentive.

Benefits

  • - Under this scheme, all girls belonging to Scheduled Tribes who have passed Class 10th and are entering Class 11th will receive an incentive amount of ₹3,000/- per year. Note: The incentive amount will be paid into the bank accounts of the girl students
  • Under this scheme, all girls belonging to Scheduled Tribes who have passed Class 10th and are entering Class 11th will receive an incentive amount of ₹3,000/- per year.

Note: The incentive amount will be paid into the bank accounts of the girl students.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a girl.
  • The girl student should be a native/resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  • The girl student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe community.
  • The applicant should be a regular student.
  • All girls who have passed Class 10th and are entering Class 11th are eligible for the scheme.

Application Process

Online

Registration Process:

Step 1: Go to the official website of the "Madhya Pradesh Shiksha Portal" using a web browser.
Step 2: Click on ‘eKYC’.
Step 3: Enter your mobile number and captcha, then click on "Get OTP."
Step 4: Enter the OTP and go to the next page.
Step 5: Enter your Samagra ID and captcha code, then click ‘OK’.
Step 6: The student's basic information will be displayed, such as the names of the father and mother, date of birth, school, etc.
Step 7: Click on Aadhaar eKYC, enter your Aadhaar number, and click to get OTP.
Step 8: Enter the OTP and click ‘Submit’.
Step 9: Read all the information carefully before proceeding, then click ‘Submit’.

Process to apply for scheme benefits:

Step 1: Go to the official website of the "Madhya Pradesh Shiksha Portal" using a web browser.
Step 2: Click on ‘login’.
Step 3: Enter the User name, Password, Captcha and click on ‘login’.
Step 4: Click on ‘Login’ and select the scheme name.
Step 5: After clicking on the scheme name then enter your name, father's name, Samagra ID, Aadhaar number, bank account, etc.
Step 6: Now upload your photo, signature, and required documents. Remember, the fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Step 7: After filling in all your information details and uploading the documents, click on ‘Submit’.

Offline

To apply under the scheme, eligible girl students may contact the principal of their respective schools/institutions.

Clarifications

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

What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to motivate girls towards education and increase their interest in continuing their studies in higher classes.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
The scheme is open to girl students who belong to the Scheduled Tribe community, are natives/residents of Madhya Pradesh, have passed Class 10, and are entering Class 11.
What is the incentive amount provided under the scheme?
Under this scheme, eligible girls will receive ₹3,000 per year as a monetary incentive.
How is the incentive amount disbursed to the students?
The incentive amount is paid directly into the bank accounts of the girl students.
How can eligible students apply for the scheme?
Eligible applicants may visit the official website of the Madhya Pradesh Shiksha Portal at https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ to apply.
Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
No, only girl students who are natives/residents of Madhya Pradesh are eligible.
Are students from private schools eligible for this scheme?
The girl student of a government or recognized government institution is eligible under the scheme.
How often is the incentive amount disbursed?
The incentive amount is disbursed annually.

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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

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