Free Cycles to SC Girl Students Studying in Standard IX (Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana)
This Gujarat scheme (Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana) gives a free bicycle to every Scheduled Caste girl student enrolled in Standard IX (Class 9), helping her commute to school more easily and stay in education. The student does not apply directly — her school principal submits the proposal online through the Digital Gujarat Portal on her behalf. Eligible students should approach their school principal to get the process started.
About This Scheme
This Gujarat scheme (Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana) gives a free bicycle to every Scheduled Caste girl student enrolled in Standard IX (Class 9), helping her commute to school more easily and stay in education. The student does not apply directly — her school principal submits the proposal online through the Digital Gujarat Portal on her behalf. Eligible students should approach their school principal to get the process started.
Full official description
The “Free Cycles to SC Girl Students Studying in Standard IX (Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana)” scheme is administered by the Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, free bicycles are given to scheduled caste girl students who are studying in Standard IX.
Benefits
- One free bicycle provided to each eligible SC girl student in Class 9
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a girl student from the Scheduled Caste community in Gujarat
- Must be currently studying in Standard IX (Class 9)
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000 (applicable in both rural and urban areas)
How to Apply
- To avail the benefits of the scheme, eligible girl students need to contact the principal of their school.
- The Principal of concerned schools has to submit the online proposal on the Digital Gujarat Portal (Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana?
The Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana is a scheme aimed at providing free cycles to scheduled caste girl students studying in Standard IX in Gujarat.
Who administers the scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat.
What are the benefits provided under the scheme?
Under the scheme, scheduled caste girls studying in Standard IX receive free bicycles.
Who is eligible to benefit from the scheme?
Eligibility criteria include being a girl student, belonging to the Scheduled Caste category of Gujarat, studying in the 9th Standard, and having an annual family income not exceeding [?]6,00,000/- for both rural and urban areas.
How can eligible students apply for the scheme?
Eligible girl students can contact the principal of their school to avail the benefits of the scheme.
What is the role of the school principal in the application process?
The principal of concerned schools is responsible for submitting an online proposal on the Digital Gujarat Portal (Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in) to facilitate the distribution of cycles to eligible students.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Passport size photo
- Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities
- Educational certificate/Marksheet
- Identity Card (School)
- Any other documents as required