Saraswati Vidya Yojana - Free Distribution of Bicycles

Saraswati Vidya Yojana: Free Distribution of Bicycles is a scheme by the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu that gives a free bicycle to girl students studying in class VIII at government and government-aided schools. The scheme is run by the Directorate of Education and was revised on 23 April 2026 to keep supporting girls so they can reach school easily and continue their studies.

This scheme matches the national Beti Bachao Beti Padhao aim. By giving a bicycle at no cost, the administration helps girls travel safely between home and school, which improves attendance and lowers dropout rates at the secondary and higher secondary level. Applications for the academic year 2026-27 are handled through the official online portal of the scheme.

Saraswati Vidya Yojana - Free Distribution of Bicycles - Introduction

Saraswati Vidya Yojana: Free Distribution of Bicycles is implemented by the Directorate of Education of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It provides a bicycle, free of cost, to all girl students currently studying in class VIII in government and government-aided schools. The scheme was first launched on 25 February 2021 and was revised on 23 April 2026 to make the application and distribution process smoother.

The main aim is to reduce the number of girls who leave school because of travel problems. With a bicycle of their own, girls can reach their secondary and higher secondary classes without depending on others for transport. The administration also keeps a check to make sure the bicycles are used for study purposes only.

One of the main changes in the revised version is the online application system. Eligible students can now register and track their application through the official portal, and the school administration continues to play an important role in confirming the list of eligible girls.

Key Information

Benefits

This scheme gives a bicycle free of cost to eligible girl students. The bicycle helps them travel to school safely and regularly, so their education is not disturbed by transport problems. Because the bicycle is given at no cost, neither the student nor the family needs to spend any money for it.

The free bicycle also encourages parents to keep their daughters in school. With an easy way to reach school, girls are more likely to attend classes regularly and complete their secondary education. The scheme is a simple in-kind support that directly helps the student every single school day.

Eligibility

To get the benefit of this scheme, a student should meet the following simple criteria:

• The applicant should be a girl student.
• She should be currently enrolled in class VIII.
• She should be studying in a government or government-aided school within the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

Exclusions

This is a one-time benefit. If a girl student has already received a bicycle under this scheme, she will not be eligible to receive another one in any later year. The administration also reserves the right to take action if a provided bicycle is found to have been sold.

Application Process

With the revised version of the scheme, applications are now handled through the official online portal. The school administration also continues to help by confirming the list of eligible girls. The steps are given below.

STEP 1 - Go to the official portal of the scheme at svy.ddd.gov.in and open the application or registration section.

STEP 2 - Fill in the required details of the girl student, such as name, class, school and other basic information, and submit the form as per the instructions.

STEP 3 - The school administration verifies the details of all eligible girls in class VIII and forwards the confirmed list to the District Education Office.

STEP 4 - Once the requirements are confirmed, the bicycles are provided to the schools at the start of the new academic year and distributed to the eligible students.

Documents

Although the school helps with the process, a student should keep the following documents ready when asked:

• A valid identity proof of the student.
• School enrolment or admission details confirming the class VIII status.
• Any other standard school documents required by the institution.

Grievance Redressal Contacts

For any help or complaint, students and parents can contact the District Education Office of their region. The contact details are given below.

References

Saraswati Vidya Yojana official portal

Directorate of Education advertisement for Saraswati Vidya Yojana

Revised scheme notification PDF

Official website of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

FAQ's

Who are the target beneficiaries of the scheme?

The target beneficiaries are girl students currently studying in class VIII.

Which schools are eligible under this scheme?

Only students from government and government-aided schools in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu are eligible.

Are private school students eligible for this scheme?

No, this scheme is strictly for students in government and government-aided schools.

Is the scheme limited to any specific class?

Yes, it is specifically for girl students of class VIII.

How can a student apply for the scheme?

Applications are handled through the official portal at svy.ddd.gov.in and the school administration confirms the list of eligible girls.

What are the consequences of selling the bicycle?

The Directorate of Education reserves the right to take legal action against the parents if it is found that the provided bicycle has been sold.

When will the bicycles be provided?

Bicycles are distributed to schools at the beginning of each new academic year based on the confirmed enrollment numbers.

Can a student receive a bicycle more than once?

No, this is a one-time benefit provided to a student during her time in class VIII.