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Odisha Sahaya Scheme - Pre & Post Matric Scholarship

The Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha, recognises that beggars are valuable human resources for society and seeks to create an environment that provides them equal opportunities.

State Composite

States / UT: Odisha

Nodal department: Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Beggars, Post-Matrics, Pre-Matrics, Scholarship, Odisha

Details

The Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha recognizes that beggars are valuable human resources for society and seeks to create an environment that provides them equal opportunities, protection of their rights, and full participation in society. The SSEPD Department, Government of Odisha, as part of an integrated initiative for beggars, promotes the scheme “SAHAYA-PRE & POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP” to provide financial assistance to child beggars and children of beggars studying at pre and post-matriculation or post-secondary stages to enable them to complete their education. These scholarships are available to child beggars and children of beggars for studies in India only and are awarded where the applicant is studying.

Benefits

  • 1. The students desirous to avail of the scholarship shall submit applications in the prescribed format to the DSSO with certification/ recommendation by the head of the educational institutions. 2. Under this scheme students so eligible will get a scholarship for a maximum period of 10 months in an academic year. The students availing scholarships from either the Central or State Govt. under any other scheme shall not be considered. 3. Rate of scholarship
  • Pre-Matric (From Std. V to X) ₹800/- Per month
  • Post-Matric (From Std. XI–XII) ₹1,000/- Per month
  • General Graduate/ Post Graduate Courses ₹1,500/- Per month
  • Professional Degrees/ Diplomas/ Certificates ₹2,000/- Per month. 4. The DSSOs will scrutinize the applications and shall submit requirement of funds to the Department by the end of September. After receipt of the funds, DSSOs will remit the scholarship to the accounts of the students with the approval of the Collector. 5. The scholarship required will be remitted in advance for one year in question and roll over to the next academic session. 6. The utilization certificate on the expenditure shall be submitted by the DSSO along with proof of remittance with due counter signature of the Collector to the Department by 28th February of each year. 7. Efforts should be made to utilize funds in the same year. In exigencies, the undisbursed balance amount should be rolled over for next year& 39;s payment and shall be utilized first
  1. The students desirous to avail of the scholarship shall submit applications in the prescribed format to the DSSO with certification/ recommendation by the head of the educational institutions.
  2. Under this scheme students so eligible will get a scholarship for a maximum period of 10 months in an academic year. The students availing scholarships from either the Central or State Govt. under any other scheme shall not be considered.
  3. Rate of scholarship
  • Pre-Matric (From Std. V to X) ₹ 800/- Per month.
  • Post-Matric (From Std. XI–XII) ₹ 1,000/- Per month.
  • General Graduate/ Post Graduate Courses ₹ 1,500/- Per month.
  • Professional Degrees/ Diplomas/ Certificates ₹ 2,000/- Per month.
  1. The DSSOs will scrutinize the applications and shall submit requirement of funds to the Department by the end of September. After receipt of the funds, DSSOs will remit the scholarship to the accounts of the students with the approval of the Collector.
  2. The scholarship required will be remitted in advance for one year in question and roll over to the next academic session.
  3. The utilization certificate on the expenditure shall be submitted by the DSSO along with proof of remittance with due counter signature of the Collector to the Department by 28th February of each year.
  4. Efforts should be made to utilize funds in the same year. In exigencies, the undisbursed balance amount should be rolled over for next year's payment and shall be utilized first.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant is a bona fide resident of Odisha.
  2. The applicant is either a beggar or the child of a beggar.
  3. The applicant is a regular student of recognised educational institutions.
  4. The applicant shall have a family income of not more than ₹ 2,40,000/- per annum.
  5. The applicant is not in receipt of any financial assistance from the State Govt./ Central Govt. under any other scheme.

Exclusions


Application Process

Offline

  1. The students desiring to avail of the scholarship will submit an application as given in Annexure B (page no 17 of the pdf ) through the head of institutions immediately after taking admission.

Note:

  • The head of the institution on receipt of such applications will verify the information given therein with reference to records available, and recommend for sanction to the concerned District Social Security Officer (DSSO).
  • On the receipt of all such recommended applications, the concerned DSSOs will scrutinize the applications and get those sanctioned by the Collector as per rules and procedures.
  • DSSO, as the case may be, after sanctioning the scholarship, will place Block and ULB wise requirement of funds to the Department under intimation to the Collector concerned.
  • After sanction of the scholarship amount, the DSSO /head of the institution will ensure that a bank account is opened in the name of the candidate in case the candidate is 18 years of age or above, or a joint account in the name of the father/mother/ guardian of the candidates in case the candidate is below 18 years.
  • The District Social Security Officer (DSSO) will see that such a requirement reaches him / her by the given date line.
  • After receipt of the requirement from the DSSO, the Department will release funds in the first allotment to the DSSOs & they will remit the fund to the students directly.
  • After disbursement, the DSSOs will submit consolidated UCs to the Department by the 31st of March with the due countersignature of the Collector.
  • The scholarship will be payable from the month of admission up to the end of the academic session including the month of examination subject to a maximum of 10 months in an academic year.
  • For continued absence for a period not exceeding three months, the scholarship shall be paid in full, provided that the absence is on health grounds. In case of continuous prolonged absence without justified reasons, the DSSO concerned shall take a decision after making an inquiry.
  • The DSSOs will make online entries of data on students including information on passing out from the course followed by certification.

Clarifications

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

What is the Odisha Sahaya Scheme?
The Odisha Sahaya Scheme is a scholarship program initiated by the Government of Odisha to provide financial assistance to students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) for their pre-matric and post-matric education.
Who is eligible to apply for the Pre-Matric Scholarship under the Odisha Sahaya Scheme?
Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) studying in classes 9th and 10th in Odisha schools are eligible to apply for the Pre-Matric Scholarship.
Who is eligible to apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship under the Odisha Sahaya Scheme?
Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) pursuing higher education in colleges, universities, or technical/professional courses after passing 10th class or equivalent are eligible for the Post-Matric Scholarship.
How can I apply for the Pre-Matric or Post-Matric Scholarship under the Odisha Sahaya Scheme?
To apply for the Pre-Matric or Post-Matric Scholarship, eligible students need to visit the official website of the Odisha Government's Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. There, they can find the online application form and follow the instructions provided to complete the application process
What documents are required to apply for the Pre-Matric or Post-Matric Scholarship?
The following documents are generally required to apply for the Pre-Matric or Post-Matric Scholarship: Caste certificate Income certificate of the student's parents/guardians Aadhar card or any other identification document Mark sheets or certificates of the last qualifying examination Bank account details of the student Passport-sized photograph
Is there an income limit for availing the scholarship benefits under the Odisha Sahaya Scheme?
Yes, there is an income limit to be eligible for the scholarship. The income of the student's parents/guardians from all sources should not exceed a certain amount, which may vary based on the category of the student (SC/ST/OBC) and the scholarship level (pre-matric/post-matric). Applicants falling under the specified income limit are eligible for the benefits
How are the scholarship beneficiaries selected?
The scholarship beneficiaries are selected based on their eligibility criteria, including caste category, income, and academic performance. In some cases, there might be a limited number of scholarships available, and hence, the final selection depends on the merit of the applicants.
What expenses are covered under the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship?
The Pre-Matric Scholarship covers expenses like tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other essential allowances to support the student's education. The Post-Matric Scholarship covers a similar set of expenses for higher education, including course fees, maintenance allowance, and other specific allowances.
Is there any specific deadline for scholarship applications?
Yes, there is usually a deadline for scholarship applications. The specific dates for application submission are announced on the official website of the Odisha Government's Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Applicants must submit their applications before the specified deadline to be considered for the scholarship.
How are the scholarship funds disbursed to the beneficiaries?
The scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the bank account of the eligible students. After the application review and selection process, the scholarship amount is transferred to the bank account details provided by the applicant during the application process.

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