Uchch Shiksha Puraskar Yojana
in Chhattisgarh
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Uchch Shiksha Puraskar Yojana in Chhattisgarh
Uchch Shiksha Puraskar Yojana is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Chhattisgarh.
Apply for Uchch Shiksha Puraskar Yojana in Chhattisgarh
Scheme Overview
"Uchch Shiksha Puraskar Yojana" aims to encourage and motivate students from weaver families to pursue higher education. ₹20,000/- is provided to talented students from weaver families who get admission in first year of Engineering/Medical/CA/MBA courses in any government college in Chhattisgarh.
Eligibility Criteria
- The student must be from a family of weavers who are members of Primary Weaver Cooperative Societies affiliated to the State Handloom Union, Raipur.
- The student must be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
- The student's mother/father must be a regular member of a weaver cooperative society.
- The student must have secured admission in the first year of Engineering/Medical/CA/MBA course in any government college.
- More than 50% of the parent's income should be from weaving.
_*Weaver family refers to husband, wife, and their children._
Benefits
A financial incentive of ₹20,000/- is provided as an encouragement award to eligible students.
The financial assistance is provided only for the first year of the course.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport Size Photograph of the Applicant |
| 2 | Verified Photocopy of Marksheet of the Qualifying Board Examination |
| 3 | Admission Fee Receipt of the College |
| 4 | Verification from Primary Weaver Cooperative Society confirming parent's membership |
| 5 | Details of any previous incentive awards received (if applicable) |
How to Apply in Chhattisgarh
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents within the prescribed period (if any), to the Primary Weaver Cooperative Society.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents within the prescribed period (if any), to the Primary Weaver Cooperative Society.
Step 4: The Primary Weaver Cooperative Society will verify the details, complete their formalities, add their remarks, and forward the application to the concerned District Handloom Office. The District Handloom Office will compile all received ap…
Offline Step 4: The Primary Weaver Cooperative Society will verify the details, complete their formalities, add their remarks, and forward the application to the concerned District Handloom Office. The District Handloom Office will compile all received applications.
Step 5: A selection committee consisting of the Deputy/Assistant Director of the District Handloom Office and a nominated President/Representative of a weaver society in the district will review the applications. The committee will organize a meet…
Offline Step 5: A selection committee consisting of the Deputy/Assistant Director of the District Handloom Office and a nominated President/Representative of a weaver society in the district will review the applications. The committee will organize a meeting to select eligible members and verify the applications.
Step 6: After verification, the selection committee will send their recommendations to the Managing Director, Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur.
Offline Step 6: After verification, the selection committee will send their recommendations to the Managing Director, Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur.
Step 7: The Managing Director has the authority to take appropriate action if any information is found to be false. After final approval, the incentive amount will be disbursed to the selected students.
Offline Step 7: The Managing Director has the authority to take appropriate action if any information is found to be false. After final approval, the incentive amount will be disbursed to the selected students.
Common questions in Chhattisgarh
Who can apply for Uchch Shiksha Puraskar Yojana in Chhattisgarh?
Eligible residents of Chhattisgarh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Uchch Shiksha Puraskar Yojana. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Uchch Shiksha Puraskar Yojana in Chhattisgarh?
Applicants in Chhattisgarh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can receive a financial incentive of [?]20,000/- as an encouragement award. This amount is provided only for the first year of your course after you submit the verified photocopy of your admission fee receipt along with the prescribed application form.