In a significant step towards encouraging girls' education, the Gujarat government introduced the "Namo Lakshmi Yojana" earlier this year. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to girl students in secondary and higher secondary education. It applies to those studying under the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Eligibility Criteria
The scheme offers support to girls entering Class 9 under the following conditions:
1. The student must have completed Class 8 in a government or grant-in-aid primary school and be seeking admission in Class 9.
2. Alternatively, girls who completed Class 1 to Class 8 in a recognized private primary school under the Right to Education (RTE) Act and are now entering Class 9 will also be eligible.
3. Additionally, students whose family income is less than ₹6 lakh per year will qualify for the scheme.
Financial Assistance Under the Scheme
The Namo Lakshmi Yojana provides a total financial aid of up to ₹50,000 for each eligible girl, covering education from Class 9 to Class 12. The breakdown is as follows:
For Class 9 and 10
For Class 11 and 12
Implementation and Portal
To ensure the smooth implementation of this scheme, a dedicated "Namo Lakshmi" portal will be launched. This portal will facilitate easy access to information, application, and tracking of benefits for the eligible students. By launching this scheme, the Gujarat government aims to promote girls’ education and reduce financial barriers, ensuring that more girls have access to secondary and higher secondary schooling, thus contributing to a more empowered and educated society.
Namo Saraswati Sadhana Yojana: Gujarat Government’s Initiative to Promote Interest in Science
In an effort to foster interest in science among students, the Gujarat government has launched the Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana starting from the current academic session. This scheme aims to financially support students pursuing science subjects in Classes 11 and 12, providing them with assistance to encourage their education and enhance their academic performance in the field of science.
Key Highlights of the Scheme
• Financial Assistance: Under this scheme, students who opt for science subjects in Class 11 will receive an annual financial assistance of ₹10,000, and those in Class 12 will receive ₹15,000. In total, students will receive ₹25,000 across both classes to support their science education.
• Monthly Stipend: The assistance will be disbursed in the form of a monthly stipend. For 10 months during the academic year, students will receive ₹1,000 per month in both Class 11 and Class 12, amounting to ₹10,000 annually per class. After completing Class 12, an additional ₹5,000 will be provided upon successfully passing the board exams, completing the total financial aid of ₹25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Students who score 50% or more marks in their Class 10 board examinations are eligible for this scheme.
They must be enrolled in government, grant-in-aid, or self-financed higher secondary schools in Gujarat, recognized either by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) or the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and must opt for science subjects.
Income Cap
Namo Saraswati Portal
To ensure smooth implementation of the Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana, the Gujarat government will also introduce a dedicated Namo Saraswati Portal. This online platform will streamline the application and disbursement process, making it easier for eligible students to avail of the scheme's benefits.
Uday Inda Bureau
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