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RGIS

Rural Girls’ Incentive Scheme

The Scheme provides financial support to girls students of Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Denotified Communities (DNC) studying in rural government or government-aided schools, aimed at encouraging education and reducing school dropouts.

State Cash

States / UT: Tamil Nadu

Nodal department: Backward Classes Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Student Finance, Scholarship, Incentive, Rural Development

Details

The scheme “Rural Girls’ Incentive Scheme" launched by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, offers financial aid to girls students of Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Denotified Communities (DNC), attending government or government-aided schools in rural areas, excluding Chennai District. Priority is given to girls from families headed by widows or destitute parents. The scheme aims to enhance educational opportunities and reduce dropout rates among these communities.

Benefits

  • Financial Assistance:
  • For 3rd to 5th grade: ₹500/- per annum
  • For 6th grade: ₹1,000/- per annum

Financial Assistance:

  • For 3rd to 5th grade: ₹500/- per annum.
  • For 6th grade: ₹1,000/- per annum.

Eligibility

  1. The beneficiary should be a student.
  2. The beneficiary should be a female.
  3. The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu (should not be from Chennai District).
  4. The beneficiary should be from a rural area.
  5. The beneficiary should belong to the Most Backward Classes (MBC)/ Denotified Communities (DNC).
  6. The beneficiary should be Studying in classes 3rd to 6th in government or government-aided schools
  7. The beneficiary's parental annual income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

Note:

  • This scheme is implemented in all the Districts except Chennai District.
  • Preference will be given to Girl Children of Widows/ Destitutes.

Exclusions


Application Process

Offline

  • The eligible and willing students are requested to contact the Headmaster of the Government/Government Aided Schools concerned in Rural areas.

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)

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