Sarkari Yojana

Grant Of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Students

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry's Grant of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Students pays ₹1,000/- a year (₹100/- a month for 10 months) to SC girls in Standards I to V whose family income is within ₹24000/-, to keep them in primary school.

About Grant Of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Students

Implemented by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, the “Grant of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Students” gives scholarships to Scheduled Caste girls studying in I Standard to V Standard at Government and Government-recognised private schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry. > Objective:

The scheme gives Scheduled Caste girl students financial help to continue their Primary Education, so that their parents do not lose the income they might otherwise earn by sending the girls out to work.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Union Territory Of Puducherry

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Grant Of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Students, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Every Scheduled Caste girl student in the Union…

Every Scheduled Caste girl student in the Union Territory of Puducherry can receive the scholarship.

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The benefit goes to Scheduled Caste girl students…

The benefit goes to Scheduled Caste girl students who are natives of the Union Territory of Puducherry or have lived there continuously for at least five years.

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It is given to Scheduled Caste girl students…

It is given to Scheduled Caste girl students in I Standard to V Standard at Government or recognised private schools.

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The parent's/guardian's yearly income must be no more…

The parent's/guardian's yearly income must be no more than ₹24000/-. Other conditions for the scholarship:

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Scholarship holders may keep the scholarship until they…

Scholarship holders may keep the scholarship until they finish their primary education.

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Misconduct by the scholar will lead to cancellation…

Misconduct by the scholar will lead to cancellation of the scholarship.

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If a student obtained the scholarship through a…

If a student obtained the scholarship through a false statement, it will be cancelled and the amount paid may be recovered at the Sanctioning Authority's discretion.

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

Benefits Provided

Grant Of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Students provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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The scholarship is paid for 10 months of…

The scholarship is paid for 10 months of an academic year at the rate below:

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1. Girl students of I to V Standard receive ₹1,000/- a year under the scheme, i.e. (₹100/- per month per girl student for 10 months in an academic year).

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Note 01:

Only bonafide students benefit, and only while they keep studying satisfactorily in recognised institutions of the Union Territory of Puducherry. Note 02: Progress is considered satisfactory if the student is promoted to the next class every year.

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 identity, i.e

Proof of identity, i.e. the Aadhaar Card

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A passport-size photograph

A passport-size photograph

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Educational records/certificates, i.e

Educational records/certificates, i.e. Mark sheets

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The caste certificate

The caste certificate

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The income certificate

The income certificate

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A Nativity Certificate or Residence Certificate

A Nativity Certificate or Residence Certificate

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Details of the bank account

Details of the bank account

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Grant Of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Students through the online application process outlined below.

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First-time applicants must "Register" through the “New Registration”…

First-time applicants must "Register" through the “New Registration” icon on the NSP Portal at https://scholarships.gov.in/, entering accurate details that match their documents. Step 02: Once registration is complete, the student receives a “Student Registration ID”.

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Using this “Student Registration ID”, the student can…

Using this “Student Registration ID”, the student can log in through the “Fresh Application” icon on the NSP Portal.

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After logging in, a welcome page appears; clicking…

After logging in, a welcome page appears; clicking the “Application Form” icon takes the student to the application screen.

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The student then completes the full application form…

The student then completes the full application form and clicks “Final Submit” to submit it.

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After successful submission, a system-generated registration number is…

After successful submission, a system-generated registration number is sent to the student for future reference.

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

Objectives

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Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References