Award of Opportunity Cost to Parents of Scheduled Caste Girl Students
in Puducherry
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Award of Opportunity Cost to Parents of Scheduled Caste Girl Students in Puducherry
Award of Opportunity Cost to Parents of Scheduled Caste Girl Students is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Puducherry.
Apply for Award of Opportunity Cost to Parents of Scheduled Caste Girl Students in Puducherry
Scheme Overview
The objective of the scheme is to financially assist the SC parents for sending school their daughters who otherwise earn livelihood for the family engaging themselves in menial labour.
Eligibility Criteria
The student should be a girl student studying in Class VI Standard to XII Standard of a Government or Government recognized educational institution in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
The students should belong to the Scheduled Caste community.
The girl student and her parent/guardian should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry either by virtue of birth or by continuous residence for a period of not less than 3 years.
The annual income of the parents shall not be more than ₹24,000/-.
**Note:** The opportunity cost is payable to the parents only if girl students have been promoted to the next higher class.
Benefits
Note 02: The opportunity cost is not payable in respect of girls re-admitted in a class for a second academic year, owing to failure or discontinuance in the class previously.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Passport size photograph |
| 3 | Educational documents/certificates i.e. Mark sheets |
| 4 | Caste certificate |
| 5 | Income certificate |
| 6 | Residence-cum-nativity certificate issued by the competent authority |
| 7 | Bank Account details |
Common questions in Puducherry
Who can apply for Award of Opportunity Cost to Parents of Scheduled Caste Girl Students in Puducherry?
Eligible residents of Puducherry who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Award of Opportunity Cost to Parents of Scheduled Caste Girl Students. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Award of Opportunity Cost to Parents of Scheduled Caste Girl Students in Puducherry?
Applicants in Puducherry typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme "Award of Opportunity Cost to Parents of Scheduled Caste Girl Students" was implemented by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry for providing the financial assistance to the Scheduled Caste parents for sending school their daughters who otherwise earn livelihood for the family engaging themselves in menial labour.