Girl Education Promotion (Bicycle Scheme) supports Class 9 girl students in government and government-aided schools across Uttarakhand by helping them travel to school easily. Each eligible girl receives a bicycle in plain areas or a fixed deposit of the same value in hilly areas.
This scheme is run by the Secondary Education Department under the Department of Education, government of Uttarakhand. It helps girls continue their studies beyond middle school by removing the transport barrier.
Girl Education Promotion (Bicycle Scheme) - Introduction
Girl Education Promotion (Bicycle Scheme) works to increase school attendance for young women by providing support for their transportation needs. The scheme targets students enrolled in Class 9, making sure that lack of transport does not become a barrier to learning.
For example, if Meena studies in a school in a plain area, she receives a bicycle to ride to school. If Sunita lives in a hilly region where riding a bicycle is difficult, she receives the same value as a fixed deposit in her name.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Girl Education Promotion (Bicycle Scheme) |
| Level | State |
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Uttarakhand |
| Category | Women and Child |
| Benefit Type | Cash or Fixed Deposit |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Nodal Department | Department of Education |
| Implementing Agency | Secondary Education Department, government of Uttarakhand |
Benefits
This scheme provides direct financial support to help girls attend school regularly.
| Region Type | Benefit Provided |
|---|---|
| Plain Areas | Bicycle worth ₹2,850 |
| Hilly Areas | Fixed Deposit (FD) worth ₹2,850 |
Eligibility
Girls should meet the following criteria to be eligible for this support:
- She should be a girl student currently studying in Class 9.
- She should be enrolled in a government or government-aided secondary school affiliated with the Uttarakhand Board.
Application Process
No formal application is needed to receive these benefits. The process is handled automatically by the authorities.
STEP 1 - The Uttarakhand Board decides the number of eligible girls in each school based on enrollment records.
STEP 2 - The school authorities receive the bicycles or fixed deposits for the students.
STEP 3 - The school then distributes these benefits directly to all eligible Class 9 girl students.
Documents
There is no required documents list as the distribution process is managed internally by the school and the education department based on official enrollment data.
References
For more schemes, check the Uttarakhand government schemes list.
FAQ's
What is the main objective of this scheme?
The main objective is to encourage girls to continue their education by removing transportation barriers through the provision of bicycles or financial support in the form of fixed deposits.
Who are the beneficiaries of this scheme?
Girls studying in Class 9 in government and government-aided secondary schools under the Uttarakhand Board are the main beneficiaries.
How much financial assistance is provided?
Each eligible girl student in Class 9 receives a total benefit value of ₹2,850.
How is the assistance provided in plain areas?
In plain regions, the assistance is provided in the form of a physical bicycle worth ₹2,850.
How is the assistance provided in hilly areas?
In hilly regions, assistance of ₹2,850 is provided as a fixed deposit in the name of the student.
Do students need to submit an application?
No, students should not submit any application as the selection is done automatically by school records.
How are the benefits distributed to students?
The Uttarakhand Board provides the bicycles or fixed deposits to the respective schools, which then distribute them to the eligible students.
Which schools does this scheme cover?
The scheme covers government and government-aided secondary schools affiliated with the Uttarakhand Board.