VVSVE

Veda Vyasa Scheme for Vedic Education

Launched by the Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation for the 2019-20 academic year, the Veda Vyasa Scheme for Vedic Education aims to promote Vedic studies among Brahmin students in Andhra Pradesh. Eligible applicants, aged 8 to 19 years, pursuing full-time Vedic courses at recognized institutions can receive annual financial assistance ranging from ₹12,000 to ₹36,000 based on their course of study.

State Cash

States / UT: Andhra Pradesh

Nodal department: Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Education and training grants, fellowship, stipend, Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Financial Assistance, Brahmin Community, Student

Details

Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation launched the “Veda Vyasa Scheme for Vedic Education” for the year 2019-20, to encourage Vedic Education in Andhra Pradesh. Under this scheme, selected applicants will be granted Annual Financial Assistance. The scheme applies to Brahmin Community students who are pursuing Vedic Education (Yajur Veda, Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Atharvana Veda, or Smartham), as a full-time course.

Benefits

  • Course wise Financial Assistance: Sl. No.Approximate Age of the StudentCoursePeriod of StudyAnnual Financial Assistance1Between 8 & 19 YearsSmartham6 Years₹12 000/- 2Between 8 & 14 YearsMoolam6 Years₹12 000/- 3Between 13 & 16 YearsPadam3 Years ₹24 000/- 4Between 15 & 17 YearsKramam1 Year ₹30 000/- 5Between 16 & 18 YearsJata1 Year ₹36 000/-6Between 17 & 19 YearsGhanam1 Year₹36 000/-

Course wise Financial Assistance:
Sl. No.Approximate Age of the StudentCoursePeriod of StudyAnnual Financial Assistance1Between 8 & 19 YearsSmartham6 Years₹12,000/- 2Between 8 & 14 YearsMoolam6 Years₹12,000/- 3Between 13 & 16 YearsPadam3 Years ₹24,000/- 4Between 15 & 17 YearsKramam1 Year ₹30,000/- 5Between 16 & 18 YearsJata1 Year ₹36,000/-6Between 17 & 19 YearsGhanam1 Year₹36,000/-

Eligibility

  1. The student and his parents should belong to the Brahmin community.
  2. The parents of the student should reside in Andhra Pradesh.
  3. The student's age should be between 8 to 19 years.
  4. The student should be pursuing a full-time vedic course (Yajur Veda, Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Atharvana Veda, or Smartham) in any of the Veda Pathasala registered with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) or Endowments Department of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh or enlisted by the A.P. Brahmin Welfare Corporation.
  5. The student applying for Padam, Kramam, Jata, and Ghanam should have completed their previous course of study.
  6. The student should be enrolled in the Praja Sadhikara Survey (PSS).

Application Process

Online

Registration and apply

Step 01: Applicants have to visit the official website(https://www.andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in/schemes/schemes.aspx#) and click on "Scheme"
Step 02: Click on "Registration" After that application form will open
Step 03: Fill out the required details:

  • Personal Details: Name, Residence address, Aadhaar no, Ration card no, Bank detail etc
  • Upload: Photo, Signature and Certificate Details
  • Documents: Birth Certificate, Residential Certificate, Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate, Bank Passbook etc
  • Finalize and "Submit" the application.

Step-4: After submission receive the reference number.

Check Application Status:

Step 01: Click on the “Services” link on the menu and select "Know your status".
Step 02: Enter the Reference or Mobile or Aadhaar Card Number to get the application status.
Step 03: Select the "Financial Year" and Fetch the details.

Download the Acknowledgement slip:

Step 01: Click on the "Acknowledgement Slip"
Step 02: Enter the Aadhaar Card Number and select the "Scheme"
Step 03: Click on the "Submit"

Clarifications

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

Who is eligible for the VV-VE scheme?
Students belonging to the Brahmin community, residing in Andhra Pradesh, and pursuing full-time Vedic courses in registered Veda Pathasalas are eligible.
Which Vedic courses are covered under the VV-VE scheme?
The scheme covers Yajur Veda, Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Atharvana Veda, and Smartham courses.
What are the age criteria for students to apply for the VV-VE scheme?
The age criteria vary depending on the specific Vedic course, ranging from 8 to 19 years.
What documents are required for the VV-VE scheme application?
Applicants need an Aadhar Card, Integrated Certificate, Study Certificate, Course Completion Certificate, and Bank Pass Book.
How can students apply for the VV-VE scheme?
Eligible students can register online through the A.P. Brahmin Welfare Corporation's portal.
What is the process of validating the data entered by the applicant?
The data entered by the applicant will be validated with the data of Mee Seva and Praja Sadhikara Survey.
Who shortlists and finalizes the applications for the VV-VE scheme?
The State Level Selection Committee (SLSC) of A.P. Brahmin Welfare Corporation is responsible for shortlisting and finalizing the applications.
How is the financial assistance disbursed to the selected students?
The financial assistance is credited online to the SB Accounts of the students.
What happens if the information provided by the applicant is found to be false?
APBWC reserves the right to cancel, withdraw, or recover the benefit amount if any information provided by the applicant is found to be untrue.
Is there any specific bank requirement for the student's bank account?
Yes, the bank account should be in Andhra Bank or State Bank of India, and it should be in the name of the student, duly signed by the Branch Manager with a seal.

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