Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana

Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana: Maharashtra Government to Provide ₹60,000/- per Year to Students

The Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana was launched by the Maharashtra government in 2024. Through this scheme, economically weaker students from Maharashtra will receive an annual allowance of up to ₹60,000/- to continue their education by covering accommodation, food, and living expenses.

Purpose of the Scheme:

The primary goal of this scheme is to help students who are unable to study away from home due to financial constraints. The Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana will provide separate funds for food, accommodation, and living expenses, amounting to a total of ₹60,000/- per year. The specific amount may vary based on the city.

How to Apply:

If you wish to apply for the Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana and benefit from this scheme, the steps for application, required documents, and other relevant information, including eligibility criteria, are provided below.

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Key Points of the Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana:

• Name of the Scheme: Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana
• Purpose: To provide financial assistance of ₹60,000/- to students from the backward classes of Maharashtra for their education.
• Financial Support: Total ₹60,000/- annually.
• Launch Year: 2024
• Sector: State Government (Maharashtra)
• Department/Ministry: OBC Welfare Department
• Status: Active
• Beneficiaries: OBC students from Maharashtra.
• Application Process: Online/Offline
• Official Website: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
• Helpline No: 022-491-50800

Benefits of Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana:

1. OBC students living in rural and urban areas will receive ₹60,000/- annually to pursue higher education.
2. Beneficiaries will include students from backward classes, scheduled castes, nomadic tribes, and other special backward classes.
3. This scholarship will encourage financially weaker students to continue their higher education.
4. Students can use the granted amount to meet their study needs and purchase academic materials.
5. The funds will be transferred to the student’s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
6. Around 600 students per district will benefit from the Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra.
2. The annual income of the applicant’s parents should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
3. Students with disabilities must provide a certificate proving more than 40% disability.
4. Orphan students need a certified orphan certificate from the Department of Women and Child Welfare.
5. The applicant must be studying in another city away from their hometown and should have rented accommodation or hostel.
6. Students must maintain at least 75% attendance in college.

Required Documents:

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Domicile Certificate
3. Income Certificate
4. Caste Certificate
5. Admission Proof from the school or college
6. Notarized affidavit for rented or non-local accommodation proof
7. Marksheets for 10th and 12th grade
8. Mobile Number
9. Bank Account Passbook
10. Passport Size Photograph
11. Orphan certificate for orphan category students, and disability certificate for students with disabilities.

Allowance Breakdown for Different Cities:

• For cities like Mumbai and Pune:
  • Food Allowance: ₹32,000/-
  • Accommodation Allowance: ₹20,000/-
  • Living Allowance: ₹8,000/-
  • Total: ₹60,000/-
• For Municipal Corporation areas:
  • Food Allowance: ₹28,000/-
  • Accommodation Allowance: ₹15,000/-
  • Living Allowance: ₹8,000/-
  • Total: ₹51,000/-
• For District or Taluka areas:
  • Food Allowance: ₹25,000/-
  • Accommodation Allowance: ₹12,000/-
  • Living Allowance: ₹6,000/-
  • Total: ₹43,000/-

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):

Q1. What is the Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana?
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹60,000/- per year to economically weaker students from Maharashtra, helping them continue their education by covering their living expenses, food, and accommodation.

Q2. In which state is the Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana implemented?
This scheme is implemented in the state of Maharashtra.

Q3. Who is eligible for the benefits of the Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana?
The scheme benefits students from the OBC category in Maharashtra who come from economically weaker backgrounds.

Q4. Who can apply for the Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana?
Students who are residents of Maharashtra, whose parents’ annual income does not exceed ₹2.5 lakh, and who maintain at least 75% attendance in their college, are eligible to apply.