Lots of girls and parents in Gujarat are seeking information about Rani Laxmi Bai Scooty Yojana right now, hoping the state government is providing free scooties to college-going girls.
Before you spend time filling any form, here is the honest truth in one line: Rani Laxmi Bai Scooty Yojana is a scheme of Uttar Pradesh, not Gujarat.
Uttar Pradesh government announced it with a budget of around ₹400 crore for nearly 50,000 meritorious girl students, but it is meant only for girls who live in Uttar Pradesh. So if you are a Gujarat resident, you cannot apply for this particular scheme. Instead, Gujarat has its own set of schemes for girl students that provides cash help, free cycles and science scholarships.
Rani Laxmi Bai Scooty Yojana in Gujarat: The Real Story
Many websites put "Gujarat" in the title of Rani Laxmi Bai Scooty Yojana articles to spread fake information and tries to capture the data from interested candidates and later scam those. But, there is no official Gujarat scheme by this name. This scheme belongs to Uttar Pradesh, where Finance Minister Suresh Khanna mentioned it in the state budget. Even in Uttar Pradesh, the scheme is still in the announcement stage and the official portal, form and final guidelines have not come out yet.
The reason for the mix-up is simple. Several states run free scooty schemes for girls, like Kali Bai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Yojana and Devnarayan Scooty Yojana in Rajasthan. Many people thinks that every state has the same scheme with the same name, but that is not how it works. Each state makes its own scheme with its own name, rules and budget.
Gujarat has not started any free scooty scheme for girl students so far. What Gujarat does offer is direct cash help and other support that you can use for your studies, including travel. Below are some of the active schemes launched and being run for Gujarat girls.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Rani Laxmi Bai Scooty Yojana |
| Which State Runs It | Uttar Pradesh (not Gujarat) |
| Current Status in UP | Announced, not launched yet |
| For Gujarat Girls | Not applicable, use Gujarat schemes instead |
| Best Gujarat Option | Namo Laxmi Yojana (cash help for girls) |
| Gujarat Official Portal | digitalgujarat.gov.in |
If at any point the Gujarat government does launch a scooty scheme, we will update this page with the correct name, form link and steps to apply.
Real Schemes for Gujarat Girl Students
Instead of waiting for a scooty scheme that does not exist in Gujarat, you can take help from schemes that are already giving money to thousands of girls. These schemes help with school fees, books, travel and higher studies. Here are the main ones worth knowing about.
- Namo Laxmi Yojana - This is Gujarat's big scholarship scheme launched by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Girl students in Class 9 to 12 of government and aided schools get a total of ₹50,000 over four years, that is ₹10,000 each year in Class 9 and 10, and ₹15,000 each year in Class 11 and 12. The aim is to stop girls from dropping out due to money problems.
- NAMO Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana - Girl students who pick the Science stream in Class 11 in Gujarat government schools get ₹10,000 to push more girls towards science and maths subjects.
- Saraswati Sadhana Yojana - Under this old scheme, girls from Scheduled Caste, ST and OBC families get a free cycle when they take admission in Class 9 in government secondary schools, so daily travel to school becomes easier.
How to Apply for Gujarat Girl Student Schemes
Most Gujarat schemes for students are handled online through the Mari Yojana Gujarat portal, while some school-level schemes like the free cycle are done directly through schools. Here is the step by step process to apply online for some schemes.
STEP 1 - Go to the official Mari Yojana Gujarat website at mariyojana.gujarat.gov.in and create your account using your mobile number and email if you do not already have a login.
STEP 2 - Log in and look for the scholarship or scheme section on the dashboard, then pick the scheme you want, such as Namo Laxmi Yojana or the science scholarship.
STEP 3 - Fill in your personal details, school details and family income correctly, exactly as they appear on your documents.
STEP 4 - Upload scanned copies of the required papers like Aadhaar card, school marksheet, income certificate, caste certificate if needed, photo and bank passbook. Keep the scans clear, since blurry images are the top reason forms get rejected.
STEP 5 - Submit the form and note down your application number. Use this number later to check your status on the same portal.
For the Saraswati Sadhana free cycle scheme, you do not use the portal. Just talk to your school principal or class teacher after taking Class 9 admission, since the school applies for eligible girls on your behalf.