VSYG

Vidhya Sadhana Yojana Gujarat

Under this scheme, free bicycles are gifted to girl students across Gujarat to reduce school dropouts among scheduled tribe girls after class 8.

State In Kind

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Tribal Development Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Free Bicycles, Girl, Scheduled Tribe, Cycle, Student

Details

The "Vidhya Sadhana Yojana" scheme was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. It aims to encourage Scheduled Tribe girls to continue education beyond class 8th, especially in remote areas where schools are located several kilometers away. Under this scheme, free bicycles are gifted to Scheduled Tribe girls studying in class 9th, enabling them to commute conveniently to schools.

Benefits

  • - Free bicycles given to the scheduled tribal girl students as a gift
  • Free bicycles given to the scheduled tribal girl students as a gift.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  2. The applicant should be a girl student.
  3. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
  4. The applicant should be studying in class 9th in a recognized school.1. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.


Application Process

Online

> Application Process:

Step 1: The applicant may visit the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Register’ and the applicant will be redirected to the registration form page.
Step 3: Enter your Mobile Number, Email, Set Password, and then click on ‘Save’.
Step 4: After successful registration, the applicant can login through his/her User Name (Mobile No./Email ID) and Password.
Step 5: Now, click on ‘My Profile’ to update your profile and fill in all the mandatory information.
Step 6: After filling in profile details, click on ‘Update Profile’. The profile will be updated after entering the verification Code (OTP).
Step 7: Now under services, select ‘Scholarship Services’ and then click on ‘SC Scheme’.
Step 8: Select the Financial Year for which you want to apply for and then click on ‘Change Financial Year’.
Step 9: Select the scheme, read the interaction carefully, and then click on ‘Continue to Service’.
Step 10: Fill in the application form completely and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 11: Now, click on ‘Save as Draft’ and agree with the terms & conditions, and submit the application form by clicking on ‘Confirm & Final Submit’.
> Instructions:

Note 1: Photo uploading for all applicants is mandatory.
Note 2: Application will be considered complete only when all sections are completed.
Note 3: Only one application per applicant will be acceptable for a scholarship. If any student submits more than one application either from a single institute or from multiple institutions his/her all applications will be rejected by the competent authority and no request from any side will be entertained.
Note 4: In case of any wrong/misleading information provided in the application shall lead to rejection of the application by Department Authorities.
Note 5: All required documents must be carefully scanned as per the instructions given.
Note 6: The student has to fill his/her application carefully as there is no provision for institution change once the application is submitted successfully.
Note 7: The unreadable uploaded documents will allow the competent authority to reject the student application.
Note 8: Direct Individual submission of this application form will not be accepted in case of students studying inside the state. Only outside students have to fill out their form online and submit his/her application form to their native district officer.
User Manual- English
User Manual- Gujarati

Clarifications

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

Who is eligible for the scheme?
Scheduled Tribe girls studying in Class 9 in Gujarat. <br>
What benefit is provided under this scheme?
A free bicycle is given to eligible girl students. <br>
Is there any income limit for eligibility?
Yes, the family annual income does not exceed ₹6,00,000/-. <br>
Can ST boys apply under this scheme?
No, the scheme is only for Scheduled Tribe girls. <br>
Is this scheme applicable for students of Class 10 or higher?
No, it is exclusively for Class 9 students. <br>
Is there any application fee?
No, the application process is free of cost. <br>
Where can applications be submitted?
The applicant applies online at [Digital Gujarat Portal.](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/) . <br>
Who implements the scheme?
The Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. <br>
Can I apply offline?
No, the application process is online. <br>
Can an applicant from another state apply?
No, the scheme is applicable only Gujarat state. <br>

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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