Award of Attendance Scholarship to Girl Students in the Middle Stage of Education

Description
The "Award of Attendance Scholarship to Girl Students in the Middle Stage of Education" was launched by the Department of Information & Publicity, Union Territory of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to raise the enrolment of girls in the schools between the age group of 11-14 years in the middle stage of education and also to avoid dropouts among girl students.

Benefits
• Scholarship Amount: ₹200/- per annum per student.
• Mode of Disbursement: Disbursed directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the applicant through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. - The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
3. - The applicant should be a Girl.
4. - The applicant should be a Student.
5. - The applicant should be in the age group of 11 to 14 years.
6. - The applicant should be studying in a Government, Government Aided or a Government-recognized Private School in Puducherry.
7. - The applicant should not belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes Category.
8. - The applicant should have an annual family income of ₹75,000/- or below.
9. - The applicant must have secured 97% (or above) attendance in the preceding year.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: The interested applicant should visit the Head of the Institution of his/her respective school and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents. The Heads of the Institutions then send the applications to the Direct…
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Step 3: The interested applicant should visit the Head of the Institution of his/her respective school and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents. The Heads of the Institutions then send the applications to the Directorate of School Education through Google Forms.

Step 4: Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
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Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Step 5: Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
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Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".

Step 6: Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declara…
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Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".

Step 7: Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
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Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Step 8: Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
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Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".

Step 9: Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
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Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.

Step 10: Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
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Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.

Step 11: Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
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Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

Step 12: Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application nu…
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Required Documents
• Nativity/Citizenship/Residential Certificate, issued by the Officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar.
• Income Certificate.
• Birth Certificate for Proof of Age.
• Stamp-sized Photograph.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Certificate.
• Public Information Certificate (PIC).
• Attendance Sheet, signed by the competent authority.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can a student from a Government-recognized Private School apply for this scholarship?
A: Yes, students from Government-recognized Private Schools in Puducherry are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Q: Can applicants submit the online application from any location, or is it restricted to specific places?
A: The online application can be submitted from any location with internet access.

Q: Is there any preference given to applicants based on academic performance?
A: The information provided doesn't mention any preference based on academic performance.

Q: What happens if an applicant fails to maintain the required attendance percentage in the preceding year?
A: Failure to maintain the required attendance percentage may disqualify the applicant from receiving the scholarship.

Q: How can applicants track the status of their online application?
A: Applicants can track their application status using the application number received on their Registered Mobile Number or Email ID.

Q: Is there any application fee associated with applying for this scholarship?
A: No application fee is associated with applying for this scholarship.

Q: Can applicants edit the information provided in the online application after submission?
A: Once submitted, applicants cannot edit the information. Therefore, it's crucial to ensure accuracy before submission.

Q: What is the role of the Head of the Institution in the offline application process?
A: The Head of the Institution verifies and signs the application form, and then sends the applications to the Directorate of School Education through Google Forms.

Q: Can a girl from any school in Puducherry apply, or are there specific types of schools mentioned in the eligibility criteria?
A: The applicant should be studying in a Government, Government Aided, or a Government-recognized Private School in Puducherry.

Q: Is there a specific income criterion for eligibility?
A: Yes, applicants must have an annual family income of [?]75,000 or below to be eligible for the scholarship.

Q: How is the scholarship amount disbursed to the eligible students?
A: The scholarship amount is disbursed directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts through DBT and PFMS.

Q: What are the benefits offered under this scholarship scheme?
A: The scholarship provides [?]200 per annum per student, disbursed directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts through DBT and PFMS.