Free Bicycle Distribution to Students of Vimukt, Ghumantu and Ardhghumantu Communities

Description
The "Free Bicycle Distribution Scheme" was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, for students belonging to the Denotified Tribes, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes communities of Rajasthan. Under this scheme, free bicycles will be distributed to students from these communities who are studying in government and recognized private educational institutions/schools from Class 6 to Class 11, to facilitate their commute between home and school.

Benefits
• Free bicycle distribution to students studying in classes 6th to 11th in government and recognized private educational institutions.
• Equal distribution of benefits among boys and girls (50% boys and 50% girls).

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
2. The applicant should be a student.
3. The applicant should belong to one of the Denotified Tribes, Nomadic Tribes, or Semi-Nomadic Tribes as notified by the Government of Rajasthan.
4. The applicant should be studying in the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th class.1. The applicant should be enrolled in a government or a private educational institution/school affiliated with the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer .
5. The applicant should have secured 60% or more marks in the previous academic year.
6. The students who has already availed the benefit of this scheme once will not be eligible.
7. > **NOTE:**
8. > Students belonging to a total of 32 communities (including 9 Denotified Tribes, 10 Nomadic Tribes, and 13 Semi-Nomadic Tribes) will be eligible as per Government [Order No. F-1(1)(2)S.W/63 dated 24.02.1964](https://sje.rajasthan.gov.in/Default.aspx?PageID=68), Annexure 'A'.

Application Process
Step 1: Application Process:
Online

Application Process:

Required Documents
• Student’s Aadhaar Card or Jan Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate
• Marksheet
• Non-Judicial Affidavit

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply under the Free Bicycle Distribution Scheme?
A: Students belonging to a total of 32 communities (Denotified Tribes, Nomadic Tribes or Semi-Nomadic Tribes communities) will be eligible as per the Government Order No. F-1(1)(2)S.W/63 dated 24.02.1964, Annexure 'A'.

Q: What is the benefit provided under the scheme?
A: The eligible students receive a free bicycle.
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Q: Is there any specific mark requirement to avail the benefit?
A: Yes, the student must have secured 60% or more marks.

Q: Can students studying in private schools apply?
A: Yes, if the private school is a recognized school by the Government of Rajasthan.

Q: Can a student avail the benefit more than once?
A: No, the benefit is provided only once.

Q: Is there any fee to be paid for the bicycle?
A: No, bicycles are distributed free of cost.

Q: Are students from outside Rajasthan eligible?
A: No, only students from Rajasthan are eligible.

Q: Is there any gender reservation under the scheme?
A: Yes, 50% of the beneficiaries are reserved for boys and 50% for girls.

Q: What documents are required for application?
A: Aadhaar/Jan Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Marksheet, and a Non-Judicial Affidavit.
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Q: What is the application mode?
A: Applications are submitted online by the head of the institution.

Q: Who verifies and forwards the applications?
A: The District Education Officer (Headquarters), Elementary or Secondary Education.

Q: Where are the district applications finally sent?
A: To the Directorate of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, Bikaner.