KGBV

Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV)

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Education

Department: Education Department

Nodal department: Education Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Girls, BPL Families, SC/ST/SEBC

Tags: Education, Girls, BPL, SC, ST, Minorities, Hostels, Free Meals, Residential, Stipend, Textbooks, Uniform

Details

The Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) scheme has been implemented in Gujarat since the year 2004-05. It aims to retain girls above 10 years of age who have dropped out, never enrolled, or are out of school from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Tribes, Minority Communities, and below poverty line (BPL) families in education, enabling them to complete their education up to class 12. Currently, there are 249 KGBVs operational in the state, benefiting approximately 28,000 girls.

Benefits

  • - Free residential system for education up to class 12
  • Provision of books
  • Free meals
  • Hostel facilities for girl students Stipend
  • Textbooks Uniform
  • Free residential system for education up to class 12
  • Provision of books
  • Free meals
  • Hostel facilities for girl students
  • Stipend
  • Textbooks
  • Uniform

Eligibility

Girls above 10 years of age from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minority Communities, and BPL families.

Application Process

Online

To apply, visit the application portal at smartkgbv.gujarat.gov.in. Required documents include:

  • Aadhar Card
  • Age Proof
  • Caste Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Mark sheet
  • Passport Size Photos
  • PH Certificate from Civil Surgeon
  • Ration Card
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • School Principal's recommendation

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

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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