Vidhya Sadhana Yojana Gujarat

Description
The "Vidhya Sadhana Yojana" scheme was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. It aims to encourage Scheduled Tribe girls to continue education beyond class 8th, especially in remote areas where schools are located several kilometers away. Under this scheme, free bicycles are gifted to Scheduled Tribe girls studying in class 9th, enabling them to commute conveniently to schools.

Benefits
• Free bicycles given to the scheduled tribal girl students as a gift.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
2. The applicant should be a girl student.
3. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
4. The applicant should be studying in class 9th in a recognized school.1. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: Scheduled Tribe girls studying in Class 9 in Gujarat.
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Q: What benefit is provided under this scheme?
A: A free bicycle is given to eligible girl students.
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Q: Is there any income limit for eligibility?
A: Yes, the family annual income does not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
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Q: Can ST boys apply under this scheme?
A: No, the scheme is only for Scheduled Tribe girls.
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Q: Is this scheme applicable for students of Class 10 or higher?
A: No, it is exclusively for Class 9 students.
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Q: Is there any application fee?
A: No, the application process is free of cost.
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Q: Where can applications be submitted?
A: The applicant applies online at [Digital Gujarat Portal.](https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/)
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Q: Who implements the scheme?
A: The Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat.
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Q: Can I apply offline?
A: No, the application process is online.
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Q: Can an applicant from another state apply?
A: No, the scheme is applicable only Gujarat state.
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