Sarkari Yojana

Annal Gandhi Memorial Award

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu rewards Hindu Adi Dravidar students who top their district in the plus 2 Public Examinations with ₹2,000/- in the first year and ₹1,500/- a year for the next five years.

About Annal Gandhi Memorial Award

Introduced on May 7, 2012, by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, the “Annal Gandhi Memorial Award” rewards academic achievement among students of the Hindu Adi Dravidar community and gives them money to support their higher studies.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Annal Gandhi Memorial Award, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Beneficiaries must live in Tamil Nadu

Beneficiaries must live in Tamil Nadu.

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Beneficiaries must be Students

Beneficiaries must be Students.

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Beneficiaries must be from the SC/ST (Hindu Adi…

Beneficiaries must be from the SC/ST (Hindu Adi Dravidar) community.

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Beneficiaries must have ranked first in their district…

Beneficiaries must have ranked first in their district in the plus 2 Public Examinations.

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

Benefits Provided

Annal Gandhi Memorial Award provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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In first year

In first year: A one-time sum of ₹2,000/- is granted.
For the succeeding five years: An annual payment of ₹1,500/- continues.

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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Identity proof (Aadhar card or another document the…

Identity proof (Aadhar card or another document the authority specifies).

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Certificate of community

Certificate of community.

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Mark sheet of the plus 2 Public Examination

Mark sheet of the plus 2 Public Examination.

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Particulars of the bank account

Particulars of the bank account.

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Other documents where needed

Other documents where needed.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Annal Gandhi Memorial Award through the offline application process outlined below.

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Collect the application form from your educational institution

Collect the application form from your educational institution.

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Complete all mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph…

Complete all mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signing across it if asked) and enclose copies of all required documents (self-attested if needed).

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Return the completed, signed form with the documents…

Return the completed, signed form with the documents to the educational institution.

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Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority…

Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority receiving it, confirming the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

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

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References