Rajasthan Indira Priyadarshini Puraskar Yojana

Introduction

• In 2011, Rajasthan's girls literacy rate was 52.12%, recently reported as 57.6%, the lowest in the country.
• Recently, according to a report from the National Statistical Office, Rajasthan has the lowest literacy rate for girls in the country at 57.6%.
• Rajasthan government has implemented various schemes to increase girls' literacy and promote education.
• In 2019, Rajasthan government launched "Rajasthan Indira Priyadarshini Puraskar Yojana.".
• Under this scheme, girls who achieve first place in their district in classes 8, 10, and 12 of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education will receive cash awards.
• The awards are structured as follows:
  • Rs. 40,000 for the district topper girl in class 8.
  • Rs. 75,000 for the district topper girl in class 10.
  • Rs. 1,00,000 for the district topper girl in class 12, along with a scooter for each eligible girl in class 12.
• Girl student who is a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
• Girls who belong to the following catgeory are eligible to apply for the scheme:-
  • General.
  • Scheduled Caste.
  • Scheduled Tribe.
  • Other Backward Classes.
  • Minority.
  • Disabled.
  • Special Backward Classes.
  • Below Poverty Line (BPL).
• Students currently enrolled at Swami Vivekanand Modern School who achieve a CGPA of 9 in class 12 and attain the highest position at the state level will eligible for the scheme.
• The incentive amount will be directly deposited into the bank account of the beneficiary.

Benefits of Scheme

• Under the Rajasthan Indira Priyadarshini Puraskar Yojana, the beneficiaries will receive the following benefits:
  • A student who secures first place in the district/state in class 8 will receive Rs. 40,000.
  • A student who secures first place in her district in class 10 will receive Rs. 75,000.
  • A student from any stream who secures first place in her district in class 12 will receive Rs. 1,00,000. Additionally, each student will also be given a scooter.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
• Only girls are eligible to apply for the scheme.
• Only students of General Category, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, Minority, Disabled, Special Backward Class, BPL will be eligible to apply.
• Student must enrolled in classes 8, 10, and 12 of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education.
• She has achieved first place in her district in the examinations for these classes.
• She has also secured first position at the state level in Class 8, Praveshika and Senior Upadhyaya board examination of Sanskrit Department.
• In addition, she obtained a CGPA of 9 at Swami Vivekanand Government Model School.
• She achieved first place at the state level in her academic pursuits at this school.

Documents Required

• The following documents are required to apply for the Rajasthan Indira Priyadarshini Puraskar Yojana:-
  • Certificate of educational qualification.
  • Bank related documents.
  • Permanent residence certificate.
  • Scheduled Caste Certificate (if applicable).
  • Scheduled Tribe Certificate (if applicable).
  • Other Backward Class Certificate (if applicable).
  • Minority Certificate (if applicable).
  • Disability Certificate (if applicable).
  • Special Backward Class Certificate (if applicable).
  • BPL Card (if applicable).

How To Apply

• Eligible students can submit their applications through their respective educational institutions.
• They must complete their details in the application form provided by the Balika Shiksha Foundation.
• Schools will compile a list of applicants received and submit it to the Secondary Education Directorate in Bikaner.
• District Education Officers will then log in to the Shala Darpan portal to review the prepared list.
• Officers will select the beneficiaries on the Yojana Portal, fill out the details of each girl in the application form, and submit it.
• After submission of applications, the incentive amount will be directly deposited into the beneficiaries' bank accounts via debit mode.

Important Links

• Rajasthan School Darpan Official Website.
• Rajasthan Indira Priyadarshini Puraskar Yojana Guidelines.

Contact Details

• Rajasthan Shala Darpan Helpline Number:- 0141-2700872
• Rajasthan Shala Darpan Helpdesk:- rajbalikasf@gmail.com
• Address:- Rajasthan School Education Council,
  Education Complex, JLN Marg,
  Jaipur Rajasthan 302017.