Swami Vivekanand Scholarship for Technical Diploma in Professional Courses

Description
The "Swami Vivekanand Scholarship for Technical Diploma in Professional Courses" scheme was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. It aims to promote educational development among scheduled tribe ST students by supporting them in technical and professional training. Under this scheme, stipends are provided to the students undergoing training in state government or government-recognized Private industrial training institutes ITIs and centers, enabling them to meet academic and living expenses.

Benefits
• A monthly stipend of ₹400 for 12 months for the ITI and professional courses.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
2. The applicant should be a student.
3. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
4. The applicant should be enrolled in a state government industrial training institute (ITI), or a government-recognized Private ITI, or a recognized one-year professional course.
5. The applicant’s family annual income should not exceed ₹1,20,000 in rural areas.
6. The applicant’s family annual income should not exceed ₹1,50,000 in urban areas.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Marksheet

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: ST students studying in recognized ITIs or professional courses with income within prescribed limits.
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Q: What is the stipend amount?
A: ₹400 per month for 12 months (₹4,800 annually).
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Q: What is the income limit for eligibility?
A: ₹1,20,000 for rural families and ₹1,50,000 for urban families.
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Q: Can students of private ITIs apply?
A: Yes, if the ITI is Government-recognized.
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Q: Can I apply offline?
A: No, the application process is online.
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Q: Is there any application fee to apply?
A: No, there is no application fee.

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Q: How can a student apply for the scheme?
A: The student must apply online through the [Digital Gujarat Portal](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/).
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Q: What documents are required to apply?
A: Aadhaar card, bank passbook/cancelled cheque, caste certificate, income certificate, marksheet, etc.
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Q: Can students from other states apply?
A: No, only ST students domiciled in Gujarat are eligible.
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Q: Whom can I contact for help?
A: The Tribal Development Department or helplines are available on the Digital Gujarat Portal.
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