National Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary Education
in Chandigarh
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National Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary Education in Chandigarh
National Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary Education is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Chandigarh.
Apply for National Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary Education in Chandigarh
Scheme Overview
The National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education promotes the girl child's enrolment of 14-18 years age group at secondary stage, who passes class 8th and subsequently drops out for various socio-economic reasons.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a girl child.
The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe SC/ST
The applicant should have passed class 8th from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidhalayas (irrespective of whether they belong to Scheduled Castes or Tribes)
The applicant should have enrolled for class 9th in State/UT Government, Government-aided, or local body schools in the academic year 2008-09 onwards.
Benefits
A sum of ₹3000/- (Rupees three thousand only) would be deposited under term deposit/ fixed deposit in a public sector bank or in a post office in the name of every eligible girl child. The term/ period of the deposit may be counted from the date of deposit to the date on which the girl child attains the age of 18 years. No premature withdrawal will be allowed.
Common questions in Chandigarh
Who can apply for National Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary Education in Chandigarh?
Eligible residents of Chandigarh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for National Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary Education. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for National Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary Education in Chandigarh?
Applicants in Chandigarh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for National Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary Education?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2004 through 1 January 2004, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: The eligible candidate shall receive a sum of INR 3000 and accrued interest at the end of the term of the interest-bearing account.