About this education scheme
The scheme aims to promote academic excellence among girl students by providing one-time financial rewards to those securing the first position in Class 8th, 10th, and 12th examinations, along with vocational & Swami Vivekanand Government Model Schools achievers at the district and state levels.
The "Indira Priyadarshini Award" scheme was launched by the Secondary and Elementary Education Department, Government of Rajasthan, in the year 2019-20. The scheme aims to encourage academic excellence among girl students belonging to eight specified social categories: Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, Minority, Disabled, General Category, Special Backward Class, and Below Poverty Line (BPL).
Under this scheme, a one-time financial reward is provided to girl students who secure the first position in each district in Class 8th, Class 10th, and Class 12th (separately for Arts, Science, & Commerce streams) examinations conducted by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education. Additionally, a girl student who secures the first position at the state level in the Class 8th, Praveshika and Varishtha Upadhyay examinations conducted by the Sanskrit Education Department is also rewarded under this scheme in each of the above-mentioned social categories.
From the academic year 2021–22, the award has been extended to eight girl students of Class 10th and eight girl students of Class 12th who secure the first position at the state level in the vocational education examination within the specified social categories. Furthermore, from the same year, girl students of Swami Vivekanand Government Model Schools who secure the first position at the state level in the respective categories and obtain a CGPA of 9 or above are also eligible for the award.
Implementation:
The scheme is implemented by the Balika Shiksha Foundation, Jaipur.
Award Ceremony:
The awards are presented ceremoniously every year on November 19, the birth anniversary of Smt. Indira Gandhi, at the district headquarters.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Indira Priyadarshini Award (IPA) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Education (Elementary and Secondary) Department |
| Launch year | 2019 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Rajasthan |
| Official portal | evaluation.rajasthan.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Balika Shiksha Foundation, Jaipur |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🎂Age 14 to 21 years
- 🎓Students only
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
The scheme provides the following one-time financial rewards to the girl students:
Class 8 Girl Students:
- Rs. 40,000/- cash prize (Who secure first position at the district or state level).
Class 10 Girl Students:
- Rs. 75,000/- cash prize (Who secure first position at the district or state level).
Class 12 Girl Students (Arts, Science, and Commerce streams – considered separately):
- Rs. 1,00,000/- cash prize (Who secure first position at the district or state level).
- A Scooty is also provided to all awardees of Class 12.
Vocational Education (From 2021–22):
- Girls from the above categories who secure first position at the state level in vocational exams are also awarded.
Swami Vivekanand Government Model Schools (From 2021–22):
- Top 8 girls each from Class 10 and Class 12 who score 9 CGPA or more are awarded at the state level.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
- The applicant should be a girl student and enrolled as a regular student.
- The applicant should belong to one of the following categories: Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Minority Communities, Differently-abled (Disabled), General Category, Special Backward Classes (SBC), or Below Poverty Line (BPL).
- The applicant should have secured the first position at the district level in Class 8, 10, or 12 examinations (Arts, Science, or Commerce stream) conducted by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education.
- The student should have obtained at least 60% marks in the respective examination.
- Girl students who secure the first position at the state level in Class 8, (10) Praveshika, or (12) Varishtha Upadhyay examinations conducted by the Sanskrit Education Department are also eligible.
- Girl students securing the first position at the state level in vocational education examinations for Class 10 or 12 are eligible under the scheme.
- Girl students from Swami Vivekananda Government Model Schools who score a CGPA of 9.0 or above in Class 10 or 12 are also eligible.
Note: The caste/category certificate submitted by the student at the time of applying for the board examination will be treated as final.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Application Process:
Step 1: Eligible girl students should contact any of the following authorities based on their category:
- The District Education Officer (Head Office),
- The District Education Officer (Secondary Education – Nodal Officer), or
- The Directorate of Sanskrit Education (for Sanskrit award category).
Step 2: Request the prescribed application form in hard copy from the respective authority.
Step 3: Fill out the application form carefully. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, as specified.
Step 4: Submit the completed application form along with the documents to the concerned office within the stipulated deadline.
Post-Application Process:
Step 1: The Nodal District Education Officer (Head Office) of Secondary Education will prepare a list of girl students who secured the first position in various board examination categories. This list must be submitted to the Directorate of Secondary Education by August 15. Or,
For the Sanskrit Education category (Classes 8, 10 – Pre-Visharad, and 12 – Senior Secondary), the Directorate of Sanskrit Education will prepare the list of top-ranking girls and submit it by August 15 to the Directorate of Secondary Education.
Step 2: The Director, Secondary Education will compile and forward the final list of eligible candidates to the Secretary, Balika Shiksha Foundation for award disbursal.
Award Distribution:
- Awards will be distributed by the District Education Officer (Head Office) and the Nodal Officers for Secondary and Sanskrit Education. The respective institution heads/principals will also be notified.
- If the awardee is currently enrolled in a different institution from where she appeared for the examination, the award will be presented at her current institution after due verification by the head of the institution.
Notes:
- Girls who are not currently enrolled in any institution or have discontinued their studies can still claim the award by submitting a self-declaration on plain paper.
- Awards will be distributed during the “Balika Shiksha Samman Samaroh”, held annually on September 19. If the event is postponed, a revised date will be announced in advance.
- Awards are non-transferable and are valid only for the specified category and academic year.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Apr 2019 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Girl students who are natives of Rajasthan, belong to one of the specified social categories, are regular students, and secure the first position at the district or state level in Class 8, 10, or 12 board examinations with at least 60% marks are eligible.
Which social categories are covered under this scheme?
The scheme covers the following eight categories: SC, ST, OBC, Minority, Disabled, General Category, Special Backward Class (SBC), and BPL.
What is the reward for Class 8 girls under this scheme?
Eligible girls securing the first position at the district or state level in Class 8 receive a Rs. 40,000/- cash prize.
What benefits are provided to Class 10 girl students?
Eligible Class 10 girls receive a Rs. 75,000/- cash prize if they secure the first position at the district or state level.
What is the award for Class 12 girls under this scheme?
Class 12 girl toppers (in Arts, Science, or Commerce) at the district or state level are awarded Rs. 1,00,000/- cash and a Scooty.
Are vocational education students also covered?
Yes, from the academic year 2021–22, eight girl students each from Class 10 and Class 12 securing the first position at the state level in vocational education exams are also eligible.
What is the benefit for Sanskrit Education students?
Girls who secure the first position at the state level in Class 8, Praveshika, and Varishtha Upadhyay examinations conducted by the Sanskrit Education Department are also rewarded.
Are Swami Vivekanand Government Model School students eligible?
Yes, from 2021–22, the top 8 girls each from Class 10 and 12 in these schools who score 9.0 CGPA or more are eligible.
Is there a minimum marks criterion for eligibility?
Yes, students must have secured at least 60% marks in their respective examinations.
What is the application process for the scheme?
Eligible students must collect the prescribed form from the District Education Officer (Head Office) or the Nodal Officer, fill it out with required documents, and submit it within the given timeframe.
Can applications be submitted online?
No, currently the application process is offline and requires submission of a hard copy to the designated office.
Who finalizes and approves the list of awardees?
The final list is approved and submitted by the Director, Secondary Education to the Secretary, Balika Shiksha Foundation for award disbursal.
How are the awards distributed?
Awards are distributed by the District Education Officer and Nodal Officers. If the student is now enrolled in a different institution, the award is given at her current school after verification.
Is there a specific ceremony for award distribution?
Yes, awards are presented during the “Balika Shiksha Samman Samaroh” held on September 19 every year.
Can a student claim the award if she has discontinued studies?
Yes, a girl who is not enrolled or has left studies can still claim the award by submitting a self-declaration on plain paper.
Are these awards transferable?
No, awards are non-transferable and are valid only for the specified academic year and category.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Notification rajshaladarpan.rajasthan.gov.in
- Notice rajshaladarpan.rajasthan.gov.in
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