Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana
in Odisha
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Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana in Odisha
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Odisha.
Apply for Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana in Odisha
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to provide merit-based financial assistance to children of CM-KISAN beneficiaries pursuing professional and technical courses, supporting higher education through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a resident/domicile of the State of Odisha.
The applicant should be a child of an eligible beneficiary under the CM-KISAN scheme, including both components, namely Support to Farmers for Cultivation and Livelihood Support to Landless Agricultural Households.
The applicant’s parent must be eligible under CM-KISAN, which will be verified during the student’s application process at the Chief District Agriculture Officer (CDAO) level.
The applicant must have obtained admission on a merit basis in a Government Institution or Private Institution having an AISHE code (All India Survey on Higher Education) of the State, or in a Premier Government Institution, whether located inside or outside the State.
The applicant must have taken admission in any of the following Subjects and courses:
- Professional or Technical Undergraduate courses such as M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.H.M.S., B.A.M.S., B.Pharm, B.Sc. (Nursing), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture, B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry, B.Sc. (Fisheries Science), B.Sc. (Community Science), B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), B.Tech/B.E., B.B.A., B.C.A., and other equivalent courses offered by Government Institutions and Private Institutions having an AISHE code (All India Survey on Higher Education) of the State are covered under the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana. OR
- Professional or Technical Postgraduate courses such as M.Tech, M.Sc. (Agriculture), M.Sc. (Forestry), Postgraduate courses in Medical Science, M.B.A., M.C.A., M.Pharm, and other equivalent courses forming part of a Master’s programme are also included. The maximum duration of scholarship support shall be 2 years for Postgraduate courses and 4 years for Ph.D. courses. Ph.D. courses must be related to the eligible postgraduate courses and must be pursued only in Government Institutions located within the State. OR
- Diploma courses such as Diploma in Pharmacy, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Diploma in Medical Radiography Technology, Ophthalmic Assistance or Surgical Ophthalmic Assistance, General Nursing and Midwifery, Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery, Psychiatric Nursing, and other equivalent medical courses recommended by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training, as well as courses offered by Polytechnic and Agricultural Polytechnic Institutions, are also included under the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana.
The applicant admitted to self-financing courses in Government or Private Institutions shall be eligible for the scholarship only as per the capped fee structure.
The applicant should not be in receipt of any other scholarship. If the applicant is already availing another scholarship, he or she must shift from the existing scholarship scheme to the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana, if they so choose. Only one scholarship can be availed.
The applicant should apply for only one professional course under this scheme.
The applicant should not avail more than one scholarship for similar courses.
The applicant should not be admitted to a Private Institution located outside the State.
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Benefits
For the students of Government Institutions, the tuition fees, annual fees, one-time fees, hostel charges, and any other fees deposited by the student in the colleges/universities/institutions except the caution money/ any other refundable money as admissible shall be released to the concerned student account.
Scholarship amount for the students studying in Private Institutes of the State shall be released to the student as per the course fee structure enclosed in Annexure-1.
For students admitted to premier institutions such as National Institute of Technology (NIT), Indian Institute of Technology(NIT), Indian Institute of Management (IIM), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Indian Council of Agricultural Research institutions (ICAR)( Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), and National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), the scholarship is limited to the lower of actual recommended fees or ₹1,00,000/-.
₹1,200/- per month for Under Graduate, Post Graduate, Ph.D., and Premier Institution students for 10 months.
₹1,000/- per month for Diploma, Polytechnic, and Industrial Training Institute students for 10 months.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Residence Certificate |
| 3 | Caste Certificate (if required) |
| 4 | Passport-sized photograph |
| 5 | Ration Card of the Parent/ guardian |
| 6 | CM-KISAN Beneficiary ID of parent/guardian |
| 7 | Bank Account Details |
| 8 | Institute Declaration Certificate |
| 9 | Matriculation Certificate of the Student |
| 10 | Marksheet of the last exam passed |
Common questions in Odisha
Who can apply for Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana in Odisha?
Eligible residents of Odisha who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana in Odisha?
Applicants in Odisha 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 objective of the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana is to extend financial assistance to the children of beneficiaries under the CM-KISAN scheme for pursuing professional and technical courses, thereby improving access to higher education for children of Small and Marginal Farmers and Landless Agricultural Households and supporting the economic and social empowerment of farming families. <br>