Sarkari Yojana
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana
About Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, has put the “Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana” into effect to give financial help to children of CM-KISAN beneficiaries who take up Professional/ Technical courses. It opens up higher education for the children of Small & Marginal farmers (SF/MF) and Landless Agricultural households (LAH), and helps SF/MF & LAH families become stronger. > Key Features:
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana is meant to make sure these families’ children receive proper higher education. Scholarships are given strictly on merit to students of professional/technical courses such as Medical and Engineering, Agriculture & Allied, Nursing, Diploma, and the various ITI trades, in Government, Private, and Premier Institutions.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Department Of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government Of Odisha (with Verification By Heads Of Institutions And Chief District Agriculture Officers)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only residents/domiciles of the State of Odisha can…
Only residents/domiciles of the State of Odisha can apply.
The student must be the child of an…
The student must be the child of an eligible CM-KISAN beneficiary, under either of its components, Support to Farmers for Cultivation or Livelihood Support to Landless Agricultural Households.
The parent's CM-KISAN eligibility is checked at the…
The parent's CM-KISAN eligibility is checked at the Chief District Agriculture Officer (CDAO) level while the student's application is processed.
Admission must have been secured on merit in…
Admission must have been secured on merit in a Government Institution or a Private Institution of the State holding an AISHE code (All India Survey on Higher Education), or in a Premier Government Institution inside or outside the State.
The student must be enrolled in one of…
The student must be enrolled in one of these Subjects and courses:
Professional or Technical Undergraduate courses, among them M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.H.M.S., B.A.M.S., B.Pharm, B.Sc. (Nursing), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture, B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry, B.Sc. (Fisheries Science), B.Sc. (Community Science), B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), B.Tech/B.E., B.B.A., B.C.A., and equivalent courses run by Government Institutions and by Private Institutions of the State with an AISHE code (All India Survey on Higher Education). OR
Professional or Technical Postgraduate courses, among them M.Tech, M.Sc. (Agriculture), M.Sc. (Forestry), Postgraduate courses in Medical Science, M.B.A., M.C.A., M.Pharm, and equivalent courses that form part of a Master’s programme. Scholarship support lasts at most 2 years for Postgraduate courses and 4 years for Ph.D. courses, and a Ph.D. must relate to an eligible postgraduate course and be done only at a Government Institution within the State. OR
Diploma courses, among them Diploma in Pharmacy, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Diploma in Medical Radiography Technology, Ophthalmic Assistance or Surgical Ophthalmic Assistance, General Nursing and Midwifery, Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery, Psychiatric Nursing, other equivalent medical courses recommended by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training, and courses of Polytechnic and Agricultural Polytechnic Institutions.
Students in self-financing courses at Government or Private…
Students in self-financing courses at Government or Private Institutions receive the scholarship only according to the capped fee structure.
No other scholarship may be drawn at the…
No other scholarship may be drawn at the same time; a student already holding one may choose to move from it to the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana, since only a single scholarship is allowed.
Just one professional course can be applied for…
Just one professional course can be applied for under the scheme.
More than one scholarship for similar courses is…
More than one scholarship for similar courses is not permitted.
Students admitted to a Private Institution outside the…
Students admitted to a Private Institution outside the State are not eligible.
Benefits Provided
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Scholarship Support:
Students of eligible professional, technical, diploma, postgraduate, and…
Students of eligible professional, technical, diploma, postgraduate, and doctoral courses receive the scholarship.
Selection rests entirely on merit
Selection rests entirely on merit. Course-Based Financial Assistance:
At Government Institutions, the tuition fees, annual fees,…
At Government Institutions, the tuition fees, annual fees, one-time fees, hostel charges, and any other fees the student has paid to the college/university/institution, leaving out the caution money/ any other refundable money as admissible, are credited to the student's account.
Students at Private Institutes within the State are…
Students at Private Institutes within the State are paid according to the course fee structure given in Annexure-1. Premier Institutions Support:
At premier institutions such as National Institute of…
At premier institutions such as National Institute of Technology (NIT), Indian Institute of Technology(NIT), Indian Institute of Management (IIM), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Indian Council of Agricultural Research institutions (ICAR)( Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), and National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), the scholarship covers the actual recommended fees or ₹1,00,000/-, whichever is lower. Hostel and Mess Charges:
Under Graduate, Post Graduate, Ph.D., and Premier Institution…
Under Graduate, Post Graduate, Ph.D., and Premier Institution students get ₹1,200/- a month for 10 months.
Diploma, Polytechnic, and Industrial Training Institute students get…
Diploma, Polytechnic, and Industrial Training Institute students get ₹1,000/- a month for 10 months.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The student's Aadhaar Card
The student's Aadhaar Card
Certificate of residence
Certificate of residence
Caste Certificate, if needed
Caste Certificate, if needed
A photograph of passport size
A photograph of passport size
Parent's/ guardian's Ration Card
Parent's/ guardian's Ration Card
The parent's/guardian's CM-KISAN Beneficiary ID
The parent's/guardian's CM-KISAN Beneficiary ID
Bank account particulars
Bank account particulars
Declaration Certificate from the institute
Declaration Certificate from the institute
The student's Matriculation Certificate
The student's Matriculation Certificate
Marksheet of the most recent exam cleared
Marksheet of the most recent exam cleared
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana through the online application process outlined below.
Open the Odisha State Scholarship Portal through this…
Open the Odisha State Scholarship Portal through this link: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/scholarship-details
On the homepage's top navigation bar, choose the…
On the homepage's top navigation bar, choose the “Scheme” option. Find “Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana” in the list of scholarships and press the “Apply” button next to it.
After pressing “Apply”, pick “Register Now”
After pressing “Apply”, pick “Register Now”. On the registration page that opens, type the student’s Aadhaar number, finish Aadhaar authentication (OTP-based verification, as shown in the video)& then set a password to complete registration.
Once registered, go back to the scheme page…
Once registered, go back to the scheme page and press “Apply” again. Sign in with the registered Aadhaar number and the password just created.
After signing in, fill the online application form,…
After signing in, fill the online application form, which covers:
The student's personal details
Academic particulars (course, year, institution, admission type)
Parent/Guardian particulars, CM-KISAN beneficiary information included
Bank account particulars (the student’s own Aadhaar-linked bank account)
Upload scans/photos of the required documents, such as
Upload scans/photos of the required documents, such as:
The Aadhaar Card
Certificate of residence
Caste Certificate, if needed
A passport-sized photograph
Parent's/ guardian's Ration Card
Parent's/guardian's CM-KISAN Beneficiary ID
Bank account particulars
The Institute Declaration Certificate
Student's Matriculation Certificate
Marksheet of the latest exam passed
Check every entry and uploaded document carefully, correct…
Check every entry and uploaded document carefully, correct anything needed before final submission, and press “Submit” to finish. Keep a copy of the application/acknowledgement afterwards for future reference.
The application goes online to the Head of…
The application goes online to the Head of the Institution, who confirms the student's enrollment, course and institution details & academic authenticity. The Chief District Agriculture Officer (CDAO) then confirms the parent/guardian's CM-KISAN beneficiary status and the student's eligibility under the scheme guidelines.
When every verification is done, the Department of…
When every verification is done, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, releases the scholarship & the money goes straight into the student’s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)
Note:
Physical/offline applications are not entertained.
Only applications made online, verified, and authenticated are taken up.
Wrong Aadhaar or bank details, or applications left unverified, can be rejected.
The portal accepts applications twice in a year, with the first window in July or August and the second in November or December.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- Students availing more than one scholarship simultaneously are not eligible.
- Private institutions located outside the State are excluded.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.