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Saraswati Sadhana Yojana to Economically Backward Class Girls studying in Class 9
Social Justice and Empowerment Department
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Overview
Under this scheme, free bicycle assistance is provided to economically backward class girls studying in Class 9 in government and grant-in-aid schools across Gujarat.
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Description
The "Saraswati Sadhana Yojana to Economically Backward Class Girls studying in Class 9" is a welfare scheme by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Gujarat. The scheme offers free bicycles to girls enrolled in Class 9 in government and grant-in-aided schools, facilitating easier access to education and encouraging regular school attendance. This physical aid helps in improving educational participation and empowering female students from economically weaker backgrounds.
Exclusions
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Benefits
• Free bicycle provided to each eligible girl student.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
2. - The applicant must be a female student.
3. - The applicant must be studying in Class 9.
4. - The applicant must be enrolled in a government or grant-in-aided school in Gujarat.
5. - The applicant must belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
6. - The applicant&#39;s family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000 per annum.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the official website: www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
Online
Step 1: Visit the official website: www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
Step 2: Step 2: Click on the “Register” button on the homepage.
Online
Step 2: Click on the “Register” button on the homepage.
Step 3: Step 3: You will be redirected to the registration form page.
Online
Step 3: You will be redirected to the registration form page.
Step 4: Step 4: Fill in the required details such as: Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, etc.
Online
Step 4: Fill in the required details such as: Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, etc.
Step 5: Step 5: Submit the registration form to create your account.
Online
Step 5: Submit the registration form to create your account.
Step 6: Step 1: Go to www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
Online
Step 1: Go to www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
Step 7: Step 2: Click on the “Login” button.
Online
Step 2: Click on the “Login” button.
Step 8: Step 3: Select the suitable login option (e.g., Citizen Login).
Online
Step 3: Select the suitable login option (e.g., Citizen Login).
Step 9: Step 4: You will be redirected to the login form page.
Online
Step 4: You will be redirected to the login form page.
Step 10: Step 5: Enter your registered Email ID/Mobile Number and Password.
Online
Step 5: Enter your registered Email ID/Mobile Number and Password.
Step 11: Step 6: Click Login to access your account.
Online
Step 6: Click Login to access your account.
Step 12: Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.
Online
Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.
Step 13: Step 2: After login, your user profile will appear showing all previously taken services.
Online
Step 2: After login, your user profile will appear showing all previously taken services.
Step 14: Step 3: Click on “Request a New Service” or the relevant option.
Online
Step 3: Click on “Request a New Service” or the relevant option.
Step 15: Step 4: You will be redirected to a list of services.
Online
Step 4: You will be redirected to a list of services.
Step 16: Step 5: Select the desired service from the list.
Online
Step 5: Select the desired service from the list.
Step 17: Step 6: Click “Continue to Service”.
Online
Step 6: Click “Continue to Service”.
Step 18: Step 7: A form will open—fill in all the required information.
Online
Step 7: A form will open—fill in all the required information.
Step 19: Step 8: (Optional) Click to auto-fill details from your profile.
Online
Step 8: (Optional) Click to auto-fill details from your profile.
Step 20: Step 9: Click “Next” after completing each section.
Online
Step 9: Click “Next” after completing each section.
Step 21: Step 10: Upload/attach the necessary documents or import them via DigiLocker.
Online
Step 10: Upload/attach the necessary documents or import them via DigiLocker.
Step 22: Step 11: Review all information and click “Submit” to complete the application.
Online
Step 11: Review all information and click “Submit” to complete the application.
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• Birth Certificate.
• Caste Certificate.
• Identity Card.
• Income Certificate.
• Mark sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the primary objective of this scheme?
A: The primary objective of the scheme is to encourage education among economically backward class girls by providing them with free bicycles, thereby reducing school dropouts and promoting regular school attendance.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Saraswati Sadhana Yojana?
A: The scheme is specifically designed for girl students who are currently studying in Class 9 in government or grant-in-aided schools and belong to the Economically Backward Class with a family income not exceeding ₹6,00,000/- per annum.
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<br>
Q: What type of benefit does the scheme provide to the beneficiaries?
A: Under the Saraswati Sadhana Yojana, eligible girl students are provided with a free bicycle as a form of physical assistance to support their educational journey and help them travel to school conveniently.
<br>
<br>
Q: What is the rationale behind providing bicycles to Class 9 girls under this scheme?
A: The provision of bicycles is intended to ease transportation challenges faced by girls from economically weaker sections, thus reducing barriers to education and encouraging continued enrollment and attendance in secondary education.
<br>
<br>
Q: Is there any income limit that determines the eligibility of an applicant for this scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme sets a maximum family income limit of ₹6,00,000 per annum, and only applicants from families with income equal to or below this threshold are eligible to apply.
<br>
<br>
Q: Can the application for the Saraswati Sadhana Yojana be submitted online?
A: Yes, applicants have the convenience of submitting their application online through the official [Digital Gujarat portal](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/frmMain1.aspx).
<br>
<br>
Q: Can male students apply for benefits under this scheme?
A: No, male students are not eligible to apply for this scheme, as it is exclusively designed for female students as part of the state’s initiative to promote girls’ education.
<br>
<br>
Q: Is submission of a caste certificate mandatory when applying for the scheme?
A: Yes, applicants are required to submit a valid caste certificate as one of the supporting documents to establish their eligibility under the Economically Backward Class category.
Q: Is the scheme applicable across all regions of Gujarat?
A: Yes, the scheme is implemented throughout the state of Gujarat and is applicable to all eligible applicants residing in any district or taluka within the state.
Q: Whom should applicants contact if they need more information or assistance regarding the scheme?
A: For further assistance or information, applicants are advised to visit the [Digital Gujarat](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/SchemPortal/ContactUs.aspx) portal.
The "Saraswati Sadhana Yojana to Economically Backward Class Girls studying in Class 9" is a welfare scheme by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Gujarat. The scheme offers free bicycles to girls enrolled in Class 9 in government and grant-in-aided schools, facilitating easier access to education and encouraging regular school attendance. This physical aid helps in improving educational participation and empowering female students from economically weaker backgrounds.
Exclusions
• <br>
Benefits
• Free bicycle provided to each eligible girl student.
• <br>
• <br>
Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
2. - The applicant must be a female student.
3. - The applicant must be studying in Class 9.
4. - The applicant must be enrolled in a government or grant-in-aided school in Gujarat.
5. - The applicant must belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
6. - The applicant&#39;s family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000 per annum.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the official website: www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
Online
Step 1: Visit the official website: www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
Step 2: Step 2: Click on the “Register” button on the homepage.
Online
Step 2: Click on the “Register” button on the homepage.
Step 3: Step 3: You will be redirected to the registration form page.
Online
Step 3: You will be redirected to the registration form page.
Step 4: Step 4: Fill in the required details such as: Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, etc.
Online
Step 4: Fill in the required details such as: Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, etc.
Step 5: Step 5: Submit the registration form to create your account.
Online
Step 5: Submit the registration form to create your account.
Step 6: Step 1: Go to www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
Online
Step 1: Go to www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
Step 7: Step 2: Click on the “Login” button.
Online
Step 2: Click on the “Login” button.
Step 8: Step 3: Select the suitable login option (e.g., Citizen Login).
Online
Step 3: Select the suitable login option (e.g., Citizen Login).
Step 9: Step 4: You will be redirected to the login form page.
Online
Step 4: You will be redirected to the login form page.
Step 10: Step 5: Enter your registered Email ID/Mobile Number and Password.
Online
Step 5: Enter your registered Email ID/Mobile Number and Password.
Step 11: Step 6: Click Login to access your account.
Online
Step 6: Click Login to access your account.
Step 12: Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.
Online
Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.
Step 13: Step 2: After login, your user profile will appear showing all previously taken services.
Online
Step 2: After login, your user profile will appear showing all previously taken services.
Step 14: Step 3: Click on “Request a New Service” or the relevant option.
Online
Step 3: Click on “Request a New Service” or the relevant option.
Step 15: Step 4: You will be redirected to a list of services.
Online
Step 4: You will be redirected to a list of services.
Step 16: Step 5: Select the desired service from the list.
Online
Step 5: Select the desired service from the list.
Step 17: Step 6: Click “Continue to Service”.
Online
Step 6: Click “Continue to Service”.
Step 18: Step 7: A form will open—fill in all the required information.
Online
Step 7: A form will open—fill in all the required information.
Step 19: Step 8: (Optional) Click to auto-fill details from your profile.
Online
Step 8: (Optional) Click to auto-fill details from your profile.
Step 20: Step 9: Click “Next” after completing each section.
Online
Step 9: Click “Next” after completing each section.
Step 21: Step 10: Upload/attach the necessary documents or import them via DigiLocker.
Online
Step 10: Upload/attach the necessary documents or import them via DigiLocker.
Step 22: Step 11: Review all information and click “Submit” to complete the application.
Online
Step 11: Review all information and click “Submit” to complete the application.
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• Birth Certificate.
• Caste Certificate.
• Identity Card.
• Income Certificate.
• Mark sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the primary objective of this scheme?
A: The primary objective of the scheme is to encourage education among economically backward class girls by providing them with free bicycles, thereby reducing school dropouts and promoting regular school attendance.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Saraswati Sadhana Yojana?
A: The scheme is specifically designed for girl students who are currently studying in Class 9 in government or grant-in-aided schools and belong to the Economically Backward Class with a family income not exceeding ₹6,00,000/- per annum.
<br>
<br>
Q: What type of benefit does the scheme provide to the beneficiaries?
A: Under the Saraswati Sadhana Yojana, eligible girl students are provided with a free bicycle as a form of physical assistance to support their educational journey and help them travel to school conveniently.
<br>
<br>
Q: What is the rationale behind providing bicycles to Class 9 girls under this scheme?
A: The provision of bicycles is intended to ease transportation challenges faced by girls from economically weaker sections, thus reducing barriers to education and encouraging continued enrollment and attendance in secondary education.
<br>
<br>
Q: Is there any income limit that determines the eligibility of an applicant for this scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme sets a maximum family income limit of ₹6,00,000 per annum, and only applicants from families with income equal to or below this threshold are eligible to apply.
<br>
<br>
Q: Can the application for the Saraswati Sadhana Yojana be submitted online?
A: Yes, applicants have the convenience of submitting their application online through the official [Digital Gujarat portal](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/frmMain1.aspx).
<br>
<br>
Q: Can male students apply for benefits under this scheme?
A: No, male students are not eligible to apply for this scheme, as it is exclusively designed for female students as part of the state’s initiative to promote girls’ education.
<br>
<br>
Q: Is submission of a caste certificate mandatory when applying for the scheme?
A: Yes, applicants are required to submit a valid caste certificate as one of the supporting documents to establish their eligibility under the Economically Backward Class category.
Q: Is the scheme applicable across all regions of Gujarat?
A: Yes, the scheme is implemented throughout the state of Gujarat and is applicable to all eligible applicants residing in any district or taluka within the state.
Q: Whom should applicants contact if they need more information or assistance regarding the scheme?
A: For further assistance or information, applicants are advised to visit the [Digital Gujarat](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/SchemPortal/ContactUs.aspx) portal.
Eligibility Criteria
1
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
2
- The applicant must be a female student.
3
- The applicant must be studying in Class 9.
4
- The applicant must be enrolled in a government or grant-in-aided school in Gujarat.
5
- The applicant must belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
6
- The applicant&#39;s family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000 per annum.
Benefits
Free bicycle provided to each eligible girl student.
<br>
<br>
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 2 | Birth Certificate. |
| 3 | Caste Certificate. |
| 4 | Identity Card. |
| 5 | Income Certificate. |
| 6 | Mark sheet. |
How to Apply
1
Step 1: Visit the official website: www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
Online Step 1: Visit the official website: www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
2
Step 2: Click on the “Register” button on the homepage.
Online Step 2: Click on the “Register” button on the homepage.
3
Step 3: You will be redirected to the registration form page.
Online Step 3: You will be redirected to the registration form page.
4
Step 4: Fill in the required details such as: Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, etc.
Online Step 4: Fill in the required details such as: Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, etc.
5
Step 5: Submit the registration form to create your account.
Online Step 5: Submit the registration form to create your account.
6
Step 1: Go to www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
Online Step 1: Go to www.digitalgujarat.gov.in
7
Step 2: Click on the “Login” button.
Online Step 2: Click on the “Login” button.
8
Step 3: Select the suitable login option (e.g., Citizen Login).
Online Step 3: Select the suitable login option (e.g., Citizen Login).
9
Step 4: You will be redirected to the login form page.
Online Step 4: You will be redirected to the login form page.
10
Step 5: Enter your registered Email ID/Mobile Number and Password.
Online Step 5: Enter your registered Email ID/Mobile Number and Password.
11
Step 6: Click Login to access your account.
Online Step 6: Click Login to access your account.
12
Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.
Online Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.
13
Step 2: After login, your user profile will appear showing all previously taken services.
Online Step 2: After login, your user profile will appear showing all previously taken services.
14
Step 3: Click on “Request a New Service” or the relevant option.
Online Step 3: Click on “Request a New Service” or the relevant option.
15
Step 4: You will be redirected to a list of services.
Online Step 4: You will be redirected to a list of services.
16
Step 5: Select the desired service from the list.
Online Step 5: Select the desired service from the list.
17
Step 6: Click “Continue to Service”.
Online Step 6: Click “Continue to Service”.
18
Step 7: A form will open—fill in all the required information.
Online Step 7: A form will open—fill in all the required information.
19
Step 8: (Optional) Click to auto-fill details from your profile.
Online Step 8: (Optional) Click to auto-fill details from your profile.
20
Step 9: Click “Next” after completing each section.
Online Step 9: Click “Next” after completing each section.
21
Step 10: Upload/attach the necessary documents or import them via DigiLocker.
Online Step 10: Upload/attach the necessary documents or import them via DigiLocker.
22
Step 11: Review all information and click “Submit” to complete the application.
Online Step 11: Review all information and click “Submit” to complete the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary objective of the scheme is to encourage education among economically backward class girls by providing them with free bicycles, thereby reducing school dropouts and promoting regular school attendance.
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