Stipends to Students of Economically Backward Class for Technical and Vocational Courses after SSC

Description
The scheme “Stipends to Students of Economically Backward Class for Technical and Vocational Courses after SSC” by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote inclusive education by financially supporting students from economically weaker sections pursuing technical and vocational education after SSC. The initiative offers a stipend of ₹400 per month to aid the academic progress and reduce the dropout rate among underprivileged youth. The scheme is implemented by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department. It specifically benefits those enrolled in professional or Government ITI courses and belonging to families with an annual income not exceeding ₹6,00,000/-.

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Benefits
• Stipend: A monthly stipend of ₹400/- is given to socially and economically backward class students for one year of recognized professional and Government ITI courses.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
2. The applicant should belong to Economically Weaker Section category.
3. The applicant should be a student who has passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination.
4. The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized professional or Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) course.
5. The applicant’s individual and family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/- per annum.
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Required Documents
• Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
• Caste Certificate.
• Income Certificate.
• Other Mark sheets/Last Year Mark Sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme “Stipends to Students of Economically Backward Class for Technical and Vocational Courses after SSC”?
A: The objective of the scheme is to financially support socially and economically backward class students in Gujarat by providing a monthly stipend so that they can continue their technical and vocational education after completing the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) without financial hardship.
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Q: Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: A student is eligible to apply under this scheme if the student has passed the SSC examination, belongs to a socially and economically backward class, has a total family income not exceeding ₹6,00,000 per annum, and is enrolled in a recognized professional or Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) course.

Q: What amount of stipend is provided to the beneficiaries under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides a monthly stipend of ₹400/- to each eligible student, which is disbursed for a maximum duration of one academic year.

Q: Which courses are considered eligible under this scheme for receiving the stipend?
A: The eligible courses under this scheme include recognized professional courses and Government-run ITI courses that the student is enrolled in after completing SSC.

Q: Is the stipend provided for the entire duration of the course?
A: No, the stipend under this scheme is provided only for one academic year, regardless of the total duration of the course the student is pursuing.

Q: What is the maximum income limit for a student to qualify under this scheme?
A: The student’s total family income from all sources must not exceed ₹6,00,000/- per annum in order to qualify for the stipend provided under this scheme.

Q: What is the process to apply for this scheme?
A: The student must visit the official [Digital Gujarat](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/frmMain1.aspx) portal, register or log in using valid credentials, select the scheme, fill out the application form, upload the required documents, and submit the application online.

Q: What documents are required to be submitted while applying for the scheme?
A: The applicant is required to submit a Bank Pass Book or Cancelled Cheque, a valid Caste Certificate, an Income Certificate, and the last year’s Mark Sheet or other relevant educational mark sheets while applying for the scheme.

Q: Who is the implementing agency for this scheme?
A: The implementing agency responsible for managing and disbursing the benefits of this scheme is the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of the Government of Gujarat.

Q: What should a student do if there is an issue with the application?
A: In case of any issues with the application, the student should contact the [helpdesk ](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/SchemPortal/ContactUs.aspx)on the Digital Gujarat portal.