scholarship scheme - Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board, Uttarakhand

Description
The scholarship scheme is implemented by the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to provide financial assistance to the sons and daughters of small and marginal farmers, agricultural laborers, and market workers of Uttarakhand to pursue higher education in Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Horticulture & other related fields.

Benefits
• Students pursuing courses in Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Horticulture and other related fields at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar; R.M.P. (P.G.) College, Gurukul Narsan, Haridwar; V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal; and the College of Horticulture, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Ranichauri, are eligible for scholarships, which are awarded to the sons and daughters of small and marginal farmers, agricultural laborers, market laborers, and their dependents to support their higher education in these fields.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a student.
3. The applicant must be the son or daughter of a small or marginal farmer, agricultural laborer, or mandi worker, or their dependent.
4. The applicant’s total annual family income must not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
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Required Documents
• Proof of enrollment in an eligible college
• Certificate from the concerned Mandi Committee stating that applicant belongs to the concerned Mandi area.
• Income certificate
• Identity proof
• Educational Qualifications documents/certificates
• Other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Sons and daughters of small and marginal farmers, agricultural laborers, and market laborers of Uttarakhand, including their dependents, are eligible.
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Q: What is the maximum family income to be eligible?
A: The total annual family income of the applicant must not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
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Q: Which courses are covered under this scheme?
A: Higher education courses in Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Horticulture.
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Q: Which institutions are covered under this scheme?
A: - Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
- R.M.P. (P.G.) College, Gurukul Narsan, Haridwar
- V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal
- College of Horticulture, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Ranichauri

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Q: How can an applicant prove eligibility?
A: The applicant must obtain a certificate from the concerned Mandi Committee stating that they belong to the respective Mandi area.
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Q: How does one apply for the scholarship?
A: Eligible students must apply directly to the university or college where they wish to pursue their course.
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Q: How are the students selected?
A: Meritorious students are selected through a committee constituted by the respective university or college.
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