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Shikshashree Scheme

SS-WEST BENGAL

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Last dateThe official listing gives no last date; the provider announces it with each call.
Applications open1 April 2014
Who can applyAge: 10 to 14 years. Family income: Up to Rs. 2.5 lakh a year. Category: Scheduled Caste (SC)
ProviderBackward Classes Welfare Department and Tribal Development Department
How to applyOnline
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Contents of this entry
  1. Overview
  2. Eligibility
  3. Award value in detail
  4. Documents
  5. Application steps
  6. Questions and answers

Overview

Shikshashree Scheme

The scheme "Shikshashree Scheme” was implemented by the Government of West Bengal during the year 2014-15 by merging the existing schemes of Book Grants & Maintenance Grants to provide financial assistance to Schedule Caste students studying in classes V to VIII.

The scheme "Shikshashree Scheme” was implemented by the Government of West Bengal during 2014-15 by merging the existing schemes of Book Grants & Maintenance Grants to provide financial assistance to Schedule Caste students studying in classes V to VIII.

Formerly, day-scholar students of classes V-VIII belonging to the Scheduled Caste category enjoyed two grants namely a) assistance in the form of a book grant and b) assistance in the form of a maintenance grant. The number of such grants was meager and did not serve the intended purpose. Further, the method of selection of candidates and that of disbursements is cumbersome and time-consuming. In order to do away with these predicaments inherent in the scheme and to provide quality assistance to Schedule Caste (SC) students of Classes V to VIII in a smooth, transparent, and efficient way, a new scheme of providing assistance to the target group is being formulated in the name of "Shikshashree Scheme".

The "Shikshashree Scheme" scheme of providing assistance to SC day scholars of Class V-VIII is evolved by merging the existing schemes of Book Grants and Maintenance Grants. It is applicable to the day scholars of West Bengal reading in class V-VIII in any Government, Government-aided and all Government recognized schools of West Bengal.

Objective:

  • To provide financial assistance to the SC students reading in classes V to VIII to improve their participation in Pre-matric stages and minimize the incidence of drop-out especially in the case of girl students.

Eligibility

Age
10 to 14 years
Family income
Up to Rs. 2.5 lakh a year
Category
Scheduled Caste (SC)
State
West Bengal

Conditions in the official listing

  1. The students should belong to Scheduled Caste.
  2. Students of classes V-VIII are eligible for the scheme.
  3. The annual family income of the student should not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs.
  4. Only day scholars belonging to West Bengal can apply for this scholarship.
  5. The applicant should be a regular full-time student reading in a Government School/Government-aided School and Govt. recognized schools in West Bengal.
  6. The award once made will continue subject to subsequent application of the student up to class VIII and good conduct and attendance and otherwise being eligible.
  7. The applicant should not get any other scholarship or stipend in any form for the same period. In case it is detected that the incumbent has drawn any amount of similar character from any other source this scholarship has to be refunded.
  8. The applicant should be a holder of a bank account in a nationalized bank with a core banking facility.
  9. The Scholarships for studying in any class will be available for only one year. If a student has to repeat a class, he/she would not get a scholarship for that class for a second year. However, if he or she is promoted to the next class subsequently he/she will enjoy the benefit provided the incumbent applicant is otherwise eligible.

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Award value in detail

1. Under this scheme, eligible students shall be provided financial assistance through Bank Account only:

ClassRate (Per Annum)
VRs. 750/-
VIRs. 750/-
VIIRs. 750/-
VIIIRs. 800/-

2. To improve participation of students in Pre-matric stages and minimize the incidence of drop-out especially in the case of girl students.

Documents

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Application steps

Online

  1. The candidate needs to visit the Backward Classes Welfare Department & Tribal Development Department, West Bengal official website: https://oasis.gov.in/
  2. The candidate can now log in by providing the following detail
  3. Choose User Type
  4. Choose the District
  5. Choose Sub-Division
  6. Then choose Block/Municipality
  7. Next, choose the School
  8. Enter User ID and Password
  9. Now login, by clicking on the Login Button
  10. Then you will be redirected to the Dashboard
  11. On the left side, you can see the Application, click on it
  12. Then you can see a fresh Sikshashree Application Form, click on it
  13. Fill the application form and click on Submit.

Questions and answers

What is the objective of the scheme?

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to Schedule Caste students reading in classes V to VIII to improve their participation in Pre-matric stages and minimize the incidence of drop-out especially in the case of girl students.

When was this scheme implemented?

The scheme was implemented during the year 2014-15.

Which two schemes were merged under the “Shikshashree Scheme”?

A) Assistance in the form of book grant and b) Assistance in the form of maintenance grant.

What is the benefit of this scheme?

Under this scheme, the scholarship will be provided to the students of Classes V to VIII.

Is this scheme only for the Schedule Caste category?

Yes, only the students of the Schedule Caste category are eligible to apply under the scheme.

What are the class-wise rates of scholarship to be given to the eligible students?

The students of class V to VII will receive an amount of Rs. 750/- per annum and the students of class VIII will receive Rs. 800/- per annum.

Is this scheme only for a day scholar student?

Yes, Only day scholars belonging to West Bengal can apply for this scholarship.

What should be the family income?

The family income should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakhs per annum.

Is this scheme only for the student of government schools?

No, the regular full-time student reading in a Government School/ Government aided School and Govt. recognized schools in West Bengal are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Will the scholarship be continued up to class VIII?

Yes, The scholarship once made will continue subject to subsequent application of the student up to class VIII and good conduct and attendance and otherwise being eligible.

Is a student getting any other scholarship or stipend for the same period eligible under the scheme?

No, the student should not get any other scholarship or stipend in any form for the same period. In case it is detected that the incumbent has drawn any amount of similar character from any other source this scholarship has to be refunded.

Will the scholarship be continued if a student has failed?

If a student has to repeat a class, he/she would not get a scholarship for that class for a second year. However, if he or she is promoted to the next class subsequently he/she will enjoy the benefit provided the incumbent applicant is otherwise eligible.

How Can I apply under the scheme?

The eligible student can apply online under the scheme. https://oasis.gov.in/

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