Sarkari Yojana
Free Shoe and Bag Scheme
About Free Shoe and Bag Scheme
Uttarakhand’s Basic Education Department, under the Department of Education, carries out the “Free Shoes and Bags Scheme”. It gives money to students of Classes 1 to 8 in every government and government-aided school so they can buy shoes and school bags.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Basic Education Department, Government Of Uttarakhand
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Free Shoe and Bag Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
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1. Any student of Classes 1 to 8 enrolled in a government or non-government aided school in Uttarakhand may benefit.
Benefits Provided
Free Shoe and Bag Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Both boys and girls receive the following amounts towards buying shoes and bags:
Classes 1 to 5
Classes 1 to 5: ₹318/- for each student
Classes 6 to 8
Classes 6 to 8: ₹462/- for each student Payment goes straight into each student's account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The student's Aadhaar identity card
The student's Aadhaar identity card
Particulars of the student's bank account
Particulars of the student's bank account
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Free Shoe and Bag Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Once students hand their Aadhaar card and bank account particulars to the Principal, they become eligible to receive the money. The amount is credited by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) at the start of the academic session.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.