About this women and child scheme
The scheme aims to promote girls' education in the state by providing financial assistance for the purchase of bicycles to girl students studying in Class 9 in government and government-aided secondary schools.
The scheme "Girl Education Promotion (Bicycle Scheme)" is implemented by the Secondary Education Department under the Department of Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote girls’ education in the state by providing financial assistance to Class 9 girl students for purchasing bicycles.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Girl Education Promotion (Bicycle Scheme) (GEPBS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Department Of Education |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Women and Child |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Secondary Education Department, Government Of Uttarakhand |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🎂Age 14 to 14 years
- 💍Never Married
- 🎓Students only
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Each eligible girl student in class 9 receives Rs. 2,850/-.
- The benefit includes a bicycle for plain areas and an FD (Fixed Deposit) worth Rs. 2,850/- for hilly areas.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a girl student studying in Class 9.
- The applicant must be enrolled in a government or government-aided non-government secondary school under the Uttarakhand Board.
Papers to keep ready
No documents are required for this scheme.
Registration walkthrough
Offline
- The Uttarakhand Board provides bicycles/FDs to schools based on the number of girl students enrolled in Class 9 in government and government-aided secondary schools.
- The schools then distribute the bicycles/FDs to the enrolled girl students.
- No student is required to apply for this scheme.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of the scheme?
The main objective is to encourage girls to continue their education by providing them with bicycles for commuting or financial support in the form of FDs.
Who are the beneficiaries of the scheme?
Girls studying in Class 9 in government and government-aided non-government secondary schools under the Uttarakhand Board are eligible beneficiaries.
How much financial assistance is given under the scheme?
Each girl student in Class 9 receives Rs. 2850/-.
How is the assistance provided in plain areas?
In plain areas, the assistance is given in the form of a bicycle worth Rs. 2850/-.
How is the assistance provided in hilly areas?
In hilly areas, assistance of Rs. 2850 is given through a Fixed Deposit (FD) in the student’s name.
Do students need to apply for this scheme?
No. Students do not need to apply.
How are bicycles/FDs distributed to students?
The Uttarakhand Board provides bicycles/FDs to schools, and schools distribute them to eligible Class 9 girl students.
Which schools are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers government and government-aided non-government secondary schools affiliated with the Uttarakhand Board.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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