Vidya Sadhna Yojana (Free Bicycles) in Gujarat / गुजरात में विद्या साधना योजना (फ्री साइकिल)

गुजरात में विद्या साधना योजना (फ्री साइकिल) (हिंदी में)

Vidya Sadhna Yojana Scheme launched by Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat to motivate the girl students to study post completion of Std. VIII in schools and continue their education even if the school is located a few kilometers away from their residence. Free bicycles are provided under this scheme to all such girls students. Girls who satisfy all required conditions can get benefits under this scheme such girls should apply at Nearest Tribal Development Office. As a result of the implementation of this scheme, girl students are able to complete their education even if their school is distant from their residence. More than 1.93 lakh girl students have benefitted from this scheme over the last seven years

Benefits of Vidya Sadhna Yojana in Gujarat:

• Vidya Sadhna Yojana focuses on motivating the girl students to study post completion of Std. VIII in schools and continue their education even if the school is located a few kilometers away from their residence in tribal talukas
• Under this scheme, the tribal girl students get bicycles for free

Required eligibility and conditions applying for Vidya Sadhna Yojana:

1. All tribal residence girls of Gujarat state are eligible under this scheme
2. The annual income of the family should be up to Rs. 27,000 in rural areas and up to Rs. 36,000 in urban areas
3. All Schedule Tribe girl students intending to study in Std. IX are eligible

Document required applying for Vidya Sadhna Yojana:

1. Residence proof: Domicile certificate, Electricity bill
2. Identity proof: Aadhar card
3. BPL ration card (if available)
4. Caste certificate
5. Tribal certificate

Application procedure:

1. This scheme is implemented by Tribal Development Department. Students who wish to get benefits of this scheme can apply at Schools and Nearest Tribal Development Office

Contact Details:

1. Nearest Tribal Development Office
2. School where applicant girl pursuing her education

References & details:

1. For more details regarding documents and other help please visit official website
2. Official Website: https://goo.gl/NB2jKQ
3. Scheme in Details: https://goo.gl/r5pRWz