Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for ITI Level

Description
The scheme “Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for ITI Level” was started by the Department of Technical Education, Himachal Pradesh. The objective of awarding this scholarship is two-fold, firstly to improve the quality of training by attracting promising trainees belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Classes, who otherwise would not be in a position to pursue training due to financial constraints and secondly to popularize technical training among these categories, so as to make them able to earn their livelihood respectably and honourably.

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Benefits
• The scholarships shall be paid at the rate of ₹250/- per month per trainee subject to the condition that the corresponding decrease shall be affected in the rate of scholarship if the trainees receive a stipend from any other department of the Government or any organization.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should belong to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Other Backward Class (OBC) as notified by the Himachal Pradesh State Government.
2. The applicant should be a bonafide Himachali.
3. The applicant should be studying in a Government or Government-recognized Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I.) or I.T.I. for Women in Himachal Pradesh.
4. The applicant should be pursuing technical training and require financial assistance to continue the course.
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Required Documents
• Passport Size Photo
• Aadhaar Card (UID/EID No)
• Himachali Bonafide Certificate
• Previous Year(s) Result Card(s) from Matric onwards
• Latest Bank Statement of the Students Bank Account
• Caste Certificate (Issued by an officer not below the rank of Tehsildar)
• Any other document, as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of awarding this scholarship is two-fold, firstly to improve the quality of training by attracting promising trainees belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Classes, who otherwise would not be in a position to pursue training due to financial constraints and secondly to popularize technical training among these categories, so as to make them able to earn their livelihood respectably and honourably.

Q: Which is the implementing department of this scheme?
A: Department of Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial Training, Himachal Pradesh

Q: Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?
A: The students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC Categories studying in the I.T.Is and I.T.Is for women in Himachal Pradesh, who are bonafide Himachali, and as per categories notified by the State Government shall be eligible for the grant of these scholarships.

Q: Is this scholarship scheme only for the students of Himachal Pradesh?
A: Yes, only those students shall be eligible for the award of scholarships who are Bonafide Himachali.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: The scholarships shall be paid at the rate of [?]250/- per month per trainee subject to the condition that the corresponding decrease shall be affected in the rate of scholarship if the trainees receive a stipend from any other department of the Government or any organization.

Q: What should be the percentage of attendance to receive the scholarship?
A: A minimum of 80% attendance should be maintained by the trainees during their training to receive the scholarship.

Q: For how long a student will receive scholarship?
A: The student will receive the scholarship for entire period of his/her training.

Q: Is the distance learning/traning courses permitted under this scheme?
A: No, distance learning/training courses are permitted under this scheme.

Q: How to apply for this scholarship?
A: Online submission of the application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/