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Namo Laxmi Yojana

The scheme "Namo Laxmi Yojana" by the Education Department, aims to reduce the dropout rate of girls in secondary and higher secondary education by providing financial assistance for completing studies from Class 9th to 12th.

State Cash

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Education Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Girls Education, Financial Assistance, Scholarship

Details

The scheme "Namo Laxmi Yojana" by the Education Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to encourage girls studying in government, aided, and private schools in Gujarat to complete their education from Class 9th to 12th by providing direct financial assistance. Each eligible girl will receive a total financial support of ₹50,000/- on completion of classes 9th to 12th under this scheme.

Benefits

  • Total Financial Assistance:
  • Each eligible girl will receive a total financial support of ₹50,000/- on completion of classes 9th to 12th in government, aided, and private schools. Class 9th-10th Benefit:
  • ₹10,000/- per annum (₹500/- per month based on attendance × 10) and the remaining 50% will be credited via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) after passing the Class 10th board examination. Class 11th-12th Benefit:
  • ₹15,000/- per annum (₹750/- per month based on attendance × 10) and the remaining 50% will be credited via DBT after passing the Class 12th board examination

Total Financial Assistance:

  • Each eligible girl will receive a total financial support of ₹50,000/- on completion of classes 9th to 12th in government, aided, and private schools.

Class 9th-10th Benefit:

  • ₹10,000/- per annum (₹500/- per month based on attendance × 10) and the remaining 50% will be credited via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) after passing the Class 10th board examination.

Class 11th-12th Benefit:

  • ₹15,000/- per annum (₹750/- per month based on attendance × 10) and the remaining 50% will be credited via DBT after passing the Class 12th board examination.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a girl.
  2. The applicant must be a student.
  3. The applicant must be studying in Class 9th to 12th in any Government, Government-aided, or private secondary/higher secondary school in Gujarat.
  4. The applicant must have an annual family income of less than or equal to ₹6,00,000/-.
  5. The applicant must maintain regular attendance to be eligible for monthly assistance.

Application Process

Online

Step 1: Applicants should request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the School authority.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the District Education Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

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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