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| Name of Scheme | Rajasthan Indira Priyadarshini Award Scheme. |
| Launched Year | 2019. |
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| Beneficiaries | Girl student of Rajasthan State. |
| Nodal Department | Rajasthan education department. |
Introduction
- In 2011, Rajasthan’s girls literacy rate was 52.12%, recently reported as 57.6%, the lowest in the country.
- Recently, according to a report from the National Statistical Office, Rajasthan has the lowest literacy rate for girls in the country at 57.6%.
- Rajasthan government has implemented various schemes to increase girls’ literacy and promote education.
- In 2019, Rajasthan government launched “Rajasthan Indira Priyadarshini Award Scheme.”.
- Under this scheme, girls who achieve first place in their district in classes 8, 10, and 12 of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education will receive cash awards.
- The awards are structured as follows:
- Rs. 40,000 for the district topper girl in class 8.
- Rs. 75,000 for the district topper girl in class 10.
- Rs. 1,00,000 for the district topper girl in class 12, along with a scooter for each eligible girl in class 12.
- Girl student who is a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
- Girls who belong to the following catgeory are eligible to apply for the scheme:-
- General.
- Scheduled Caste.
- Scheduled Tribe.
- Other Backward Classes.
- Minority.
- Disabled.
- Special Backward Classes.
- Below Poverty Line (BPL).
- Students currently enrolled at Swami Vivekanand Modern School who achieve a CGPA of 9 in class 12 and attain the highest position at the state level will eligible for the scheme.
- The incentive amount will be directly deposited into the bank account of the beneficiary.
Benefits of Scheme
- Under the Rajasthan Indira Priyadarshini Puraskar Yojana, the beneficiaries will receive the following benefits:
- A student who secures first place in the district/state in class 8 will receive Rs. 40,000.
- A student who secures first place in her district in class 10 will receive Rs. 75,000.
- A student from any stream who secures first place in her district in class 12 will receive Rs. 1,00,000. Additionally, each student will also be given a scooter.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
- Only girls are eligible to apply for the scheme.
- Only students of General Category, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, Minority, Disabled, Special Backward Class, BPL will be eligible to apply.
- Student must enrolled in classes 8, 10, and 12 of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education.
- She has achieved first place in her district in the examinations for these classes.
- She has also secured first position at the state level in Class 8, Praveshika and Senior Upadhyaya board examination of Sanskrit Department.
- In addition, she obtained a CGPA of 9 at Swami Vivekanand Government Model School.
- She achieved first place at the state level in her academic pursuits at this school.
Documents Required
- Certificate of educational qualification.
- Bank related documents.
- Permanent residence certificate.
- Scheduled Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Scheduled Tribe Certificate (if applicable).
- Other Backward Class Certificate (if applicable).
- Minority Certificate (if applicable).
- Disability Certificate (if applicable).
- Special Backward Class Certificate (if applicable).
- BPL Card (if applicable).
How To Apply
- Eligible students can submit their applications through their respective educational institutions.
- They must complete their details in the application form provided by the Balika Shiksha Foundation.
- Schools will compile a list of applicants received and submit it to the Secondary Education Directorate in Bikaner.
- District Education Officers will then log in to the Shala Darpan portal to review the prepared list.
- Officers will select the beneficiaries on the Yojana Portal, fill out the details of each girl in the application form, and submit it.
- After submission of applications, the incentive amount will be directly deposited into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts via debit mode
FAQs
What are the benefits of the Indira Priyadarshini Puraskar Yojana?
The recipients of this award receive a monetary prize along with a certificate of appreciation from the government. This recognition helps boost their public profile and encourages them to continue their impactful work in society.
What are the objectives of this scheme?
- Promoting women empowerment in Rajasthan.
- Encouraging women to participate in social, educational, and economic development.
- Recognizing and honoring women achievers in different sectors.