Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana (For Scheduled Caste Girls)

Description
The "Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana" scheme was launched by the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and implemented by the School Education Department since 2014-15. The objective of the scheme is to encourage children from poor Scheduled Caste families to pursue education and provide them with financial assistance. Under this scheme, Scheduled Caste girls who pass the Class 10th and enroll in the Class 11th at a government or recognized institution and study regularly are given an incentive of ₹3,000/- per year.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, all Scheduled Caste girl students who have passed Class 10 and are entering Class 11 will receive an incentive of ₹3,000/- per year.
• **Note:** The incentive amount will be paid into the bank accounts of the girl students.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a girl student.
2. The girl student should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
3. The girl student should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
4. All Scheduled Caste girl students who have passed Class 10 and are entering Class 11 are eligible for the scheme.
5. The parents or guardians of the applicant should not be income taxpayers.
6. The girl student should be pursuing her education continuously.
7. The girl student should be enrolled in a government or recognized government school/institution and attend regularly.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Samagra ID
• Caste certificate
• Bank account details/bank passbook
• Income certificate/Guardians should not be income taxpayers.
• Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
• Previous class passing marksheet
• Other necessary documents if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: Scheduled Caste girl students who have passed Class 10, are entering Class 11, are natives of Madhya Pradesh, and whose parents or guardians are not income taxpayers are eligible.

Q: What benefits do eligible students receive under this scheme?
A: Eligible students receive an incentive of [?]3,000 per year.

Q: How is the incentive amount disbursed?
A: The incentive amount is paid directly into the bank accounts of the girl students.

Q: Since when has the scheme been implemented?
A: The scheme has been implemented since the 2014-15 academic year.

Q: Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
A: No, only native residents of Madhya Pradesh are eligible.

Q: What is the required academic qualification for eligibility?
A: The student must have passed Class 10 and be entering Class 11.

Q: Is there an income limit for the parents or guardians of the applicant?
A: Yes, the parents or guardians of the applicant should not be income taxpayers.

Q: Does the scheme cover students studying in private schools?
A: The scheme covers students enrolled in government or recognized institutions.

Q: How can eligible students apply for the scheme?
A: Eligible students can contact the Principal of their respective schools/institutions to apply.