The Gujarat government’s “Namo lakshmi Yojana” aims to ensure that girls from Class 9 to 12 complete their education by reducing financial barriers — with financial assistance of up to ₹50,000 over four years. Here’s all the key information:
1. What Is the Namo lakshmi Yojana?
It’s a state government scholarship scheme launched by gujarat to help girls continue secondary and higher secondary education (Classes 9–12) without dropping out due to economic hardship.
2. Who Gets the Benefit?
Girls who are:
✔ Studying in Classes 9 to 12
✔ Enrolled in government, grant‑in‑aid, or recognised private schools
✔ Have a family annual income of up to ₹6 lakh
✔ Have completed Class 8 before joining Class 9
will be eligible to receive the benefit.
3. Total Financial Support: ₹50,000
Each eligible girl student will receive up to ₹50,000 over a period of four years while she completes Classes 9–12.
4. How the ₹50,000 Is Distributed
The support is structured in stages:
✔ Class 9 & 10: ₹20,000
✔ Class 11 & 12: ₹30,000
This money is given in periodic instalments and performance bonuses.
5. Payment Breakdown: Class 9 & 10
In Classes 9 and 10:
• ₹500 per month is given for 10 months each year
• A bonus of ₹10,000 is provided when the student passes the Class 10 board exam
This totals ₹20,000 over these two years.
6. Payment Breakdown: Class 11 & 12
In Classes 11 and 12:
• ₹750 per month is given for 10 months each year
• A bonus of ₹15,000 is awarded upon passing the Class 12 board exam
This totals ₹30,000 over these two years.
7. Purpose of the Scheme
The scheme aims to:
• Reduce dropout rates among girls
• **Promote girl education throughout secondary and higher secondary stages
• Provide support for education, nutrition, and overall well‑being
so that families aren’t forced to pull girls out of school due to finances.
8. Who Is Eligible (More Details)?
✔ students must be permanent residents of Gujarat
✔ Completion of previous schooling (Class 1–8) in recognised schools is required
✔ Girls already receiving other scholarships can still benefit
Applications are open when enrolling in Class 9.
9. Huge Reach & Budget Support
Under this initiative, the government has allocated over ₹1,250 crore to benefit around 12 lakh girls in the academic year.
10. How the Assistance Is Transferred
The funds are directly transferred to beneficiaries’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to ensure transparency and timely support.
🎯 Final Takeaway
The Namo lakshmi Yojana empowers girls in gujarat by giving them up to ₹50,000 in financial support throughout Classes 9 to 12, helping ensure they stay in school, perform better, and complete their education with fewer economic hurdles.
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