SFSTSUFPC

Scheme of Free Supply of Textbooks, Stationery, Uniforms and Footwears to Poor Children

Through this scheme, textbooks, notebooks, Uniforms, dictionaries, stationery, etc. are provided free of cost to all students studying in LKG to 12th Standard of all Government and Government-aided Private Schools. The objective of this scheme is to achieve 100% student enrolment.

State In Kind

States / UT: Puducherry

Nodal department: Labour Department, Puducherry

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Stationery, Uniform, Student, Book, Student

Details

The scheme "Scheme of Free Supply of Textbooks, Stationery, Uniforms and Footwears to Poor Children" is a Scholarship Scheme by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, Text Books, Note Book, Chappals, Uniforms, Dictionary, Stationery items etc. are provided free of cost to all students studying in LKG to 12th Standard of all Government and Government-aided Private Schools in all regions of the Union Territory of Puducherry especially in the age group of 6-14 years. The objective of this scheme is to achieve 100% enrolment and retention of children in Government schools without dropouts by taking various measures.

Benefits

  • - Laptop for 12th Standard Passout
  • Umbrella for 1st Standard
  • Pencil & Eraser for 1st to 5th Standard
  • Text Book & Exercise Note Books for 1st to 12th Standard
  • Geometry Box for 4th & 6th Standard
  • Plastic Scale for 4th Standard
  • Crayon, Drawing Note Book for Lower Kindergarten (LKG) & Upper Kindergarten (UKG)
  • Uniform & Footwear for LKG to 12th Standard
  • Copywriting Note Book for UKG
  • Ink Pen for 5th to 8th Standard
  • Atlas for 6th Standard
  • Dictionary for 8th Standard
  • Laptop for 12th Standard Passout.
  • Umbrella for 1st Standard.
  • Pencil & Eraser for 1st to 5th Standard.
  • Text Book & Exercise Note Books for 1st to 12th Standard.
  • Geometry Box for 4th & 6th Standard.
  • Plastic Scale for 4th Standard.
  • Crayon, Drawing Note Book for Lower Kindergarten (LKG) & Upper Kindergarten (UKG).
  • Uniform & Footwear for LKG to 12th Standard.
  • Copywriting Note Book for UKG.
  • Ink Pen for 5th to 8th Standard.
  • Atlas for 6th Standard.
  • Dictionary for 8th Standard.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a citizen of India.
  • The applicant should be studying in LKG to 12th Standard.
  • The applicant should be studying in a Government/ Government-aided Private School in the UT of Puducherry.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Head of the Institution (HoI) of his/her respective educational institution, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the HoI. The HoI then sends the applications to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry.

Clarifications

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

Is there a helpline or support system for applicants facing difficulties in the application process?
For assistance, applicants can reach out to the Head of the Institution (HoI) or relevant authorities in the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry.
Can students in 8th Standard expect any specific items under the scheme?
Yes, students in 8th Standard receive dictionaries as part of the benefits provided by the scheme.
How does the scheme address the issue of dropouts from Government schools?
The scheme aims to prevent dropouts by ensuring that students have access to necessary resources, thus promoting 100% enrolment and retention in Government schools.
Are there any community-specific criteria for eligibility?
No, the scheme is open to all Indian citizens studying in LKG to 12th Standard in Government and Government-aided Private Schools in Puducherry, without any community-specific criteria.
Can a student apply for the scheme at any point during the academic year?
While specific timelines for application submission may be communicated, interested students are encouraged to apply within the stipulated period to ensure timely processing.
Can the applicant submit the application directly to the Directorate of School Education?
No, the application process involves submitting the form to the Head of the Institution (HoI), who then forwards it to the Directorate of School Education.
Are there any additional benefits for students in 5th to 8th Standard?
Yes, students in this range receive ink pens as part of the benefits provided by the scheme.
Is financial background a criterion for eligibility under the scheme?
No, the scheme focuses on providing benefits to all eligible students, irrespective of their financial background.
Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
No, only Indian citizens studying in the Union Territory of Puducherry are eligible to apply for the scheme.
Is self-attestation required for attaching documents with the application?
Yes, applicants need to self-attest the copies of mandatory documents while applying.
Does the scheme cover students attending Government-aided Private Schools?
Yes, the scheme extends its benefits to students studying in both Government and Government-aided Private Schools.
Are there specific items provided for students in 1st Standard?
Yes, students in 1st Standard receive umbrellas, pencils, and erasers as part of the scheme.

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
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  • Bank Account Details
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