Sarkari Yojana

Girl Students Health & Hygiene Scheme

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Arunachal Pradesh
Quick Summary: Arunachal Pradesh's Girl Students Health & Hygiene Scheme supports girls in classes VI to XII at government and aided schools with ₹50/- per month via DBT and sanitary napkins distributed through schools.

About Girl Students Health & Hygiene Scheme

Announced in 2013 by the Department of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, the “Girl Students Health & Hygiene Scheme” offers incentives to girl students of classes VI to XII, but only at institutions/schools fully run by the State Govt. and at Govt. Aided Schools in Arunachal Pradesh. Its central purpose is to make sure girls stay on and keep attending school during their menstrual periods. The scheme also builds awareness of Menstrual Hygiene among adolescent girls. Important Features:

  • Sanitary napkins are provided in a decentralized manner, either as cash transfers to the accounts of beneficiaries/ school management/ or through central procurement at the district level.
  • The napkins then reach the beneficiaries through distribution at school level.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Department Of Education, Arunachal Pradesh

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Jan 2013

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Girl Students Health & Hygiene Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only girl students are covered

Only girl students are covered.

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The student must be in one of classes…

The student must be in one of classes VI to XII.

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Enrolment at a government or government-aided school is…

Enrolment at a government or government-aided school is required.

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Residence in Arunachal Pradesh is necessary

Residence in Arunachal Pradesh is necessary.

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

Benefits Provided

Girl Students Health & Hygiene Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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1. Through DBT, each student in all Govt. schools receives ₹50/- per month, with the full year's amount credited to the beneficiary's account.

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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A school identity card (proof of admission in…

A school identity card (proof of admission in any Govt. School or Govt-aided School)

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The Aadhaar card

The Aadhaar card

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Bank particulars of the applicant or the girl…

Bank particulars of the applicant or the girl student concerned

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

2013-01-01

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Girl Students Health & Hygiene Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.

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No application form needs to be filled by…

No application form needs to be filled by girl students to get the scheme's benefits.

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Schools will hand out the sanitary napkins to…

Schools will hand out the sanitary napkins to their girl students.

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Girl students can also approach the Director of…

Girl students can also approach the Director of Elementary and Secondary Education of their district.

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