Eklavya Shiksha Vikas Yojana: Objectives and Benefits

The Madhya Pradesh government has launched the Eklavya Shiksha Vikas Yojana to improve the future of the students of the state. Through this scheme, the government will provide financial assistance to provide quality education to the children. Under this scheme, meritorious children of tendu leaf collectors are admitted to excellent educational institutions and their educational expenses are reimbursed through the Minor Forest Produce Federation, which helps them to continue their studies. Eligible beneficiaries can avail of the scheme by filling out the online application form.

Key Aspects of the Scheme

• Madhya Pradesh Eklavya Shiksha Yojana was established in 2010.
• Every year eligible beneficiaries get financial assistance to help in the educational development of meritorious children of tendu leaf collectors.
• So far, 12,043 students have received a total amount of ₹ 10.51 crore under the scheme.
• ₹ 51.85 lakh has been sanctioned for 515 students for the 2019-20 academic year.

Financial Assistance is provided under the Scheme

• ₹50,000 per year for students pursuing vocational courses.
• ₹20,000 per year for non-technical graduate students.
• ₹15,000 per year for students studying in classes 11 and 12.
• ₹12,000 per year for students passing classes 9 and 10.
• In addition to the stipulated amount, students will get assistance for tuition fees, textbooks, hostel expenses and travel expenses for one time home visit per year.

Objective of Madhya Pradesh Eklavya Shiksha Vikas Yojana

• Its primary objective is to provide financial assistance for the education of children of tendu leaf collectors living in forest areas.
• Eligibility for Madhya Pradesh Eklavya Shiksha Vikas Yojana
• Permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh.
• Children of tendu leaf collectors, Phad Munshi, managers of Primary Forest Produce Committees and Secondary Forest Produce Committees.
• The beneficiary must have secured 60% marks in the previous annual examination.
• Students can apply based on their academic performance.
• The tendu leaf collector must have collected at least one standard bag of tendu leaves in at least 3 out of the last 5 years.

Documents required for Eklavya Shiksha Vikas Yojana

• Aadhaar Card
• Permanent Residence Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Educational Qualification Documents
• Bank Account Details
• Passport Size Photo
• Mobile Number

Main Benefits of MP Eklavya Shiksha Vikas Yojana

• Available to permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh.
• Provides better education to the children of tendu leaf collectors.
• Provides financial assistance to secure the future of eligible children.
• Beneficiaries get financial assistance of ₹50,000 for education.
• The assistance amount is deposited directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
• It includes tuition fees, textbooks, hostel expenses, and annual travel expenses.
• Prevents students from dropping out of studies due to financial constraints.

Key Features of Eklavya Shiksha Vikas Yojana

• Provides financial assistance for quality education to students.
• Helps students to continue their education.
• Aims to make children self-reliant and empowered.

How to Apply Online for Madhya Pradesh Eklavya Shiksha Vikas Yojana?

• First of all, visit the official website.
• Click on the link of Madhya Pradesh Eklavya Shiksha Vikas Yojana.
• The application form will appear.
• Fill all the required information and upload the required documents.
• Click on the submit button to complete the application process.

Offline Application for Eklavya Shiksha Vikas Yojana

• First of all, click on the given link.
• The application form will open in PDF format.
• Download and print the form.
• Fill out the form carefully and attach the required documents.
• Submit the form to the concerned department.
• The application process will be completed successfully.

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