Under Girls Education Scheme, amount of Rs 3,000 each has been provided to Class IX girl students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the State.
This benefit will be given to the girls who pass Class VIII exam from Kasturba schools and take admission in Class IX. Directorate of Public Instructions has issued a circular to apprise departmental staff of online application process.
Benefit of the scheme will be given to the girls who are studying in class IX during 2013-14, who are born before April 1, 1997. Apart from government schools scheme’s benefit will also be given to girls studying in aided private and civic body schools. Process of collecting online applications will be ensured by concerning school principal. Incentive money of Rs 3,000 each will be deposited directly in the bank account of beneficiaries. Girls will be able to withdraw this amount only after attaining age of 18 years. District Education Officers will certify filled up online applications. All officers have been asked to chalk out an action plan so that this work is accomplished within time-limit.