Uchch Shiksha Puraskar Yojana gives ₹20,000 as a one-time award to students from weaver families who get admission to the first year of professional courses in government colleges of Chhattisgarh. The Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur, runs this scheme for talented students whose parents are members of Primary Weaver Cooperative Societies.
Launched during the 2012-13 academic cycle, this state scheme is still open for eligible students. It helps children of weavers who mostly live in rural areas and often face money problems while chasing higher education. The scheme covers first-year expenses for courses like Engineering, Medical, CA, and MBA in government colleges.
Uchch Shiksha Puraskar Yojana - Key Details
This scheme is a state-level support program managed by the Commerce and Industries Department of Chhattisgarh. It gives a fixed cash award to selected students from weaver families to encourage them to complete professional studies.
Only students who secure admission to a government college in Chhattisgarh can apply. The award is given once, for the first year of the course, and is meant to reduce the initial cost of joining a professional program.
Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Uchch Shiksha Puraskar Yojana |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Chhattisgarh |
| Target Audience | Individual Students |
| Benefit Amount | ₹20,000 (one-time) |
| Nodal Department | Commerce and Industries Department |
| Application Mode | Offline |
Benefits
Eligible students get a single cash award to help with their first-year study costs. The main benefits of this scheme are given below.
- A one-time award of ₹20,000 is given to each selected student.
- The amount is meant to cover first-year fees for professional courses like Engineering, Medical, CA, and MBA.
- The award is paid only once, so students should plan their first-year expenses carefully.
Eligibility
Students need to meet a few clear conditions to apply for this support. The criteria are listed below.
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh.
- Mother or father must hold active, regular membership in a Primary Weaver Cooperative Society linked to the State Handloom Union, Raipur.
- Applicant must have secured admission to the first year of an Engineering, Medical, CA, or MBA program in an authorized government college.
- More than 50% of the parent's total income should come from handloom and weaving work.
Note: A weaver family means the husband, wife, and their children. For example, if a weaver applies for his own son, the son is eligible, but a nephew living in the same house would not qualify.
Application Process
Applications are submitted offline through the weaver cooperative societies. Follow these steps to apply.
STEP 1 - Download the prescribed application form from the official handloom portal and take a printout.
STEP 2 - Fill in all the required fields, paste a recent passport-sized photograph, and attach self-attested copies of the requested documents.
STEP 3 - Submit the completed application to the Primary Weaver Cooperative Society where the parent is a registered member.
STEP 4 - The society will check the details, add its remarks, and forward the file to the District Handloom Office.
STEP 5 - A selection committee with the Deputy or Assistant Director and a local weaver society representative will verify the eligibility of each application.
STEP 6 - After approval, the committee recommends the application to the Managing Director, Raipur, for final payment of the award amount.
Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready before filling the form.
- A clear, recent passport-sized photograph.
- A verified photocopy of the qualifying board examination marksheet.
- A copy of the official college admission fee receipt.
- An official certificate from the parent's Primary Weaver Cooperative Society confirming membership.
- Details of any other educational awards received earlier.
References
For official guidelines and the application format, visit the official documentation portal of the Chhattisgarh handloom department.
FAQ's
How much financial support can I get?
You can get a one-time award of ₹20,000 for the first year of your professional course.
Which department runs this scheme?
The Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur, runs it under the Commerce and Industries Department since 2012-13.
Which courses qualify for the award?
First-year admission into Engineering, Medical, CA, or MBA programs in government colleges qualifies for the award.
Can I apply if I joined a private college?
No, you are eligible only if you have admission into a government college.
Is the award given every year?
No, the award is given only once, for the first year of the course.
Can I apply if my mother is the registered member?
Yes, as long as your mother or father is a regular member of a society linked to the State Handloom Union, you meet this condition.
Are cousins or other relatives eligible?
No, the scheme defines a weaver family strictly as parents and their children. Extended family members are not eligible.
Who checks my application?
A selection committee with District Handloom officials and a weaver representative verifies and reviews the applications.
What if my father has many income sources?
You stay eligible only if more than 50% of your father's total income comes from weaving work.
Where do I submit my application?
Submit your application to the Primary Weaver Cooperative Society where your parent is a registered member.
Do I need to submit original marksheets?
No, submit self-attested or verified photocopies instead of the original copies.