Sarkari Yojana

Free Supply of Text Books

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Delhi
Quick Summary: Delhi's Department of Education gives free textbooks or yearly cash of ₹550 to ₹830, plus ₹30 for a geometry box, to Nursery to Class 12 students in Government and Aided Schools.

About Free Supply of Text Books

Delhi’s Department of Education (DoE), Government of NCT of Delhi, operates the “Free Supply of Text Book” scheme to make sure students of Government and Aided Schools have fair access to study materials, by giving them textbooks or cash in place of textbooks and writing material. Money is provided for buying textbooks and geometry boxes, with the amount depending on the class. All students from Nursery to XII in Government and Aided Schools are covered, regardless of gender or income, and the Department of Education, GNCT of Delhi, implements the scheme.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Free Supply of Text Books, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must live in Delhi

Applicants must live in Delhi.

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Applicants must be studying in any class from…

Applicants must be studying in any class from Nursery to Class 12th.

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Applicants must be on the rolls of a…

Applicants must be on the rolls of a Government or Aided School in Delhi.

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Applicants must attend classes regularly as required by…

Applicants must attend classes regularly as required by school rules.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Free Supply of Text Books provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Cash Subsidy for Textbooks and Writing Materials

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For Classes 1st to 5th, ₹550/- per annum…

For Classes 1st to 5th, ₹550/- per annum is given.

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For Classes 6th, 7th, 11th and 12th (Without…

For Classes 6th, 7th, 11th and 12th (Without Math), ₹800/- per annum is given.

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For Classes 8th, 11th and 12th (With Math),…

For Classes 8th, 11th and 12th (With Math), ₹830/- per annum is given.

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For Class 5th, ₹630/- per annum is given

For Class 5th, ₹630/- per annum is given.

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For Class 10th, ₹730/- per annum is given

For Class 10th, ₹730/- per annum is given. Additional Support To buy a Geometry Box, a cash subsidy of ₹30/- per student is given to classes VIII, IX and X, and to class XI and XII students who take Mathematics. Mode of Disbursement

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Cash Subsidies

Cash Subsidies: The money is credited straight into the bank account of the student or parent.

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Textbooks

Textbooks: Books are handed out to eligible students by the school.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Proof of admission, such as a fee receipt…

Proof of admission, such as a fee receipt or school identity card

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Enrolment particulars showing the class

Enrolment particulars showing the class

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Particulars of the bank account

Particulars of the bank account

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Free Supply of Text Books through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Students do not need to submit any formal application under "Free Supply of Textbooks", since school authorities handle the process. Each school checks enrolment and class details, prepares a list of eligible students, and forwards it to the Department of Education.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

Students of private unaided schools are not eligible.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References