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The Saraswati Vidya Yojana's 'Free Distribution of Bicycles' initiative provides bicycles at no cost to all Class Read More... 8 girl students attending government schools in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Read less
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The Directorate of Education in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu has rolled out a thoughtful program called the 'Saraswati Vidya Yojana'. As part of this, they are offering free bicycles to girl students.
What Is This Scheme?
The 'Free Distribution of Bicycles' is a sub-scheme under the larger 'Saraswati Vidya Yojana'. Launched on February 25, 2021, this initiative aims to support the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' mission. The main goal is to ensure that girl students in the Union Territory can travel to school easily, which helps keep them in school, especially during their secondary education, and reduces the chances of them dropping out.
Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?
This scheme is specifically designed for young girls who are studying in Class 8. To be eligible, they must be enrolled in a government school located in the Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Why This Scheme Is Important
By providing bicycles, the scheme addresses a key challenge for many students: commuting to school. This support encourages girls to continue their education by making it easier and safer for them to attend classes. It's a practical step towards ensuring more girls complete their schooling and reach higher levels of education.
Objective
Benefits
Maximum Loan Limit:
- For studies within India:Up to ₹10,00,000/-
- For studies abroad:Up to ₹20,00,000/-
Recovery:
- Recovery (Principal & Interest) will commence after 6 months of completion of the course or getting employment, whichever is earlier. The loan will be repaid in 20 quarterly installments in 5 years from the date of first disbursement.
- There would be a tag/maker on the Diploma/Degree of the student indicating his repayment liabilities.
Note:The Educational Loan, shall, however, be restricted to cover the admissible expenses for the remaining years of study on a pro-rata basis. Further, all Educational Loans shall be sanctioned & disbursed on a case-to-case basis.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a girl student.
- The applicant must be studying in Class VIII.
- The applicant must be enrolled in a Government School within the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
How To Apply
Girl students do not need to apply individually for this scheme. The bicycles are provided directly to the schools. The Head Master/In-charge Head Master of each school is responsible for distributing the bicycles to the eligible girl students. Schools will receive bicycles at the start of the new academic year based on the number of Class VIII girls enrolled.
Documents Required
No specific documents are required for individual students to apply, as the distribution is managed through the schools.
FAQ’s
Who is this bicycle scheme for?
This scheme is for girl students who are currently studying in Class VIII.
Can students from private schools get a bicycle?
No, this scheme is exclusively for students attending Government Schools in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Which areas are covered by this scheme?
The scheme is implemented across the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.
How many times can a girl student receive a bicycle?
A girl student can only receive a bicycle once under this scheme. She cannot get another one in later years.
What happens if a distributed bicycle is found to be sold?
If a bicycle provided under this scheme is found to be sold, the Directorate of Education and District Offices have the authority to take legal action against the parents of the girl student.
Is there an age limit for this scheme?
The scheme is specific to students in Class VIII, and there is no separate age limit mentioned, but students in Class VIII typically fall within a certain age range.
Do students need to fill out any forms to get the bicycle?
No, girl students do not need to submit any individual applications. The school authorities handle the distribution directly.
When are the bicycles usually given out?
Bicycles are provided to the schools at the beginning of the new academic year, based on the number of eligible students.
Who is responsible for handing out the bicycles to the students?
The Head Master or the In-charge Head Master of each school is responsible for distributing the bicycles to the girls who are eligible.
Who checks how the bicycles are being used?
The Headmasters/Principals of Middle, High, and Higher Secondary Schools are authorized to inquire about the usage of the bicycles.
Does this scheme cover only one class?
Yes, this scheme is specifically for girl students who are in Class VIII.
How does the school know how many bicycles are needed?
The Head Master/In-charge Head Master reports the total number of girls enrolled in Class VIII to the District Education Office to determine the bicycle requirement.
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