Gujarat’s Namo Lakshmi Yojana provides ₹50,000 total financial aid to girls in Classes 9-12 studying in government, aided, or private schools to reduce dropout rates and boost education, with funds disbursed monthly (₹500 in Class 9 & 10, ₹750 in Class 11 & 12) and a final installment, for families earning under ₹6 Lakh/year, with registration handled via school nodal officers.
Scheme Details:
- Objective: To lower girl child dropout rates in secondary and higher secondary education (Classes 9-12) and encourage completion.
- Benefit: A total of ₹50,000 financial support for completing Classes 9 to 12.
- Financial Breakdown:
- Class 9 & 10: ₹10,000 total (₹500/month for 10 months/year).
- Class 11 & 12: ₹15,000 total (₹750/month for 10 months/year) + ₹15,000 after passing Class 12 board exams.
- Budget: ₹1250 crore allocated for the scheme.
- Eligibility
- Girl students from Class 9 to 12.
- Studying in Government, Government Aided, or Private Schools in Gujarat.
- Annual family income below ₹6 Lakh.
How to Apply
- Process: School Nodal Officers fill out the application form on behalf of eligible students.
- Documents: Student Aadhaar, Parents Aadhaar, Bank Account Details.
- Disbursement: Funds transferred directly to the student’s bank account.