Shikshashree Scheme

Description
The scheme "Shikshashree Scheme” was implemented by the Government of West Bengal during 2014-15 by merging the existing schemes of Book Grants & Maintenance Grants to provide financial assistance to Schedule Caste students studying in classes V to VIII. Formerly, day-scholar students of classes V-VIII belonging to the Scheduled Caste category enjoyed two grants namely a assistance in the form of a book grant and b assistance in the form of a maintenance grant. The number of such grants was meager and did not serve the intended purpose. Further, the method of selection of candidates and that of disbursements is cumbersome and time-consuming. In order to do away with these predicaments inherent in the scheme and to provide quality assistance to Schedule Caste SC students of Classes V to VIII in a smooth, transparent, and efficient way, a new scheme of providing assistance to the target group is being formulated in the name of "Shikshashree Scheme". The "Shikshashree Scheme" scheme of providing assistance to SC day scholars of Class V-VIII is evolved by merging the existing schemes of Book Grants and Maintenance Grants. It is applicable to the day scholars of West Bengal reading in class V-VIII in any Government, Government-aided and all Government recognized schools of West Bengal. Objective: - To provide financial assistance to the SC students reading in classes V to VIII to improve their participation in Pre-matric stages and minimize the incidence of drop-out especially in the case of girl students.

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Benefits
• 1. Under this scheme, eligible students shall be provided financial assistance through Bank Account only:
• 2. To improve participation of students in Pre-matric stages and minimize the incidence of drop-out especially in the case of girl students.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The students should belong to Scheduled Caste.
2. Students of classes V-VIII are eligible for the scheme.
3. The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹ 2.5 lakhs.
4. Only day scholars belonging to West Bengal can apply for this scholarship.
5. The applicant should be a regular full-time student reading in a Government School/Government-aided School and Govt. recognized schools in West Bengal.
6. The award once made will continue subject to subsequent application of the student up to class VIII and good conduct and attendance and otherwise being eligible.
7. The applicant should not get any other scholarship or stipend in any form for the same period. In case it is detected that the incumbent has drawn any amount of similar character from any other source this scholarship has to be refunded.
8. The applicant should be a holder of a bank account in a nationalized bank with a core banking facility.
9. The Scholarships for studying in any class will be available for only one year. If a student has to repeat a class, he/she would not get a scholarship for that class for a second year. However, if he or she is promoted to the next class subsequently he/she will enjoy the benefit provided the incumbent applicant is otherwise eligible.
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Application Process
Step 1: The candidate needs to visit the Backward Classes Welfare Department & Tribal Development Department, West Bengal official website: https://oasis.gov.in/
The candidate can now log in by providing the following detail
Choose User Type
Choose the Di…
Online — https://oasis.gov.in/

The candidate needs to visit the Backward Classes Welfare Department & Tribal Development Department, West Bengal official website: https://oasis.gov.in/
The candidate can now log in by providing the following detail
Choose User Type
Choose the District
Choose Sub-Division
Then choose Block/Municipality
Next, choose the School
Enter User ID and Password
Now login, by clicking on the Login Button
Then you will be redirected to the Dashboard
On the left side, you can see the Application, click on it
Then you can see a fresh Sikshashree Application Form, click on it
Fill the application form and click on Submit.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate
• Address Proof
• Family Income Certificate
• Passport-size Photographs
• Bank account Details
• Educational Documents

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to Schedule Caste students reading in classes V to VIII to improve their participation in Pre-matric stages and minimize the incidence of drop-out especially in the case of girl students.

Q: When was this scheme implemented?
A: The scheme was implemented during the year 2014-15.

Q: Which two schemes were merged under the “Shikshashree Scheme”?
A: A) Assistance in the form of book grant and b) Assistance in the form of maintenance grant.

Q: What is the benefit of this scheme?
A: Under this scheme, the scholarship will be provided to the students of Classes V to VIII.

Q: Is this scheme only for the Schedule Caste category?
A: Yes, only the students of the Schedule Caste category are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: What are the class-wise rates of scholarship to be given to the eligible students?
A: The students of class V to VII will receive an amount of [?]750/- per annum and the students of class VIII will receive [?]800/- per annum.

Q: Is this scheme only for a day scholar student?
A: Yes, Only day scholars belonging to West Bengal can apply for this scholarship.

Q: What should be the family income?
A: The family income should not be more than [?]2.5 lakhs per annum.

Q: Is this scheme only for the student of government schools?
A: No, the regular full-time student reading in a Government School/ Government aided School and Govt. recognized schools in West Bengal are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Will the scholarship be continued up to class VIII?
A: Yes, The scholarship once made will continue subject to subsequent application of the student up to class VIII and good conduct and attendance and otherwise being eligible.

Q: Is a student getting any other scholarship or stipend for the same period eligible under the scheme?
A: No, the student should not get any other scholarship or stipend in any form for the same period. In case it is detected that the incumbent has drawn any amount of similar character from any other source this scholarship has to be refunded.

Q: Will the scholarship be continued if a student has failed?
A: If a student has to repeat a class, he/she would not get a scholarship for that class for a second year. However, if he or she is promoted to the next class subsequently he/she will enjoy the benefit provided the incumbent applicant is otherwise eligible.

Q: How Can I apply under the scheme?
A: The eligible student can apply online under the scheme. https://oasis.gov.in/