About this education scheme
“Free Distribution of Bicycles'' under “Saraswati Vidya Yojana”, implemented by the Directorate of Education, U.T. Administration Of DNH & DD, aims to provide bicycles free of cost to all the girl students, studying in class VIII(8) in the Govt. schools.
“Free Distribution of Bicycles'' under the “Saraswati Vidya Yojana”has been implemented by the Directorate of Education, U.T. Administration Of DNH & DD. Under this scheme, bicycles are provided free of cost to all the girl students, studying in class VIII(8) each year in the Govt. schools of the U.T. Administration.
Objective of the "Saraswati Vidya Yojana”:
The UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu has revised “Saraswati Vidya Yojana” on 23rd April, 2026, for the girl students of UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The scheme aims to encourage girl students to continue education keeping in view the aim of:- “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao”.
Objective of the "Free Distribution of Bicycles" Sub-scheme:
The objective of the scheme is to retain the girl students at Secondary & Higher Secondary stage and thereby decreasing the Dropout of the girl students by providing Bicycles to the girl students of class VIII to commute to school.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Saraswati Vidya Yojana: Free Distribution of Bicycles – DNH&DD (SVYFDB) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Education Department |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| Official portal | cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Infra |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 14 to 14 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🎂Age 14 to 14 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- The girl students of class VIII of Government Schools of this UT will be provided bicycle for free.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a girl.
- The applicant should be a student.
- The applicant should be studying in class VIII(8) in Government School of the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Who is not eligible
- The girl students once availed the benefit will not be provided with the same in any of the subsequent year.
Papers to keep ready
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- 1. The concerned Head of the school shall provide the enrolment of Girls student in Std. VIII in respective Government Schools to the respective District Education Office.
Note:
- The girl student does not required to make any application individually.
- 2. Bicycles will be provided to the girl student at the time of commencement of the New Academic Year as per the enrollment provided by the Head of the schools.
Contact for Grievance Redressal:
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Daman | Diu |
| District Education Office , First Floor, Lekha Bhavan, Amli, Silvassa, Pin – 396230, Ph: 0260-2642098 | Education Office (Daman) Shiksha Sadan, Moti Daman, Pin - 396220, Ph: 0260 2231126, Email: diredu-dd @nic.in | Education Department, Collectorate, Diu, Pin: 362520, Ph: 02875-252199 |
Frequently asked questions
Who are the target beneficiaries of the scheme?
The target beneficiaries of the scheme are girl students of class VIII.
Which schools are eligible under this scheme?
The scheme applies to students from Government Schools in the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli (D&NH) and Daman and Diu (DD).
Are private school students eligible for this scheme?
No, only students from Government Schools are eligible for this scheme.
Is the scheme limited to any specific class?
Yes, the scheme is specifically for girl students of class VIII.
Which regions are covered under this scheme?
The scheme covers the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Who is eligible to receive the bicycle?
Girl students of Class VIII in Government Schools of this Union Territory are eligible to receive the bicycle.
How is the number of bicycles required determined?
The concerned Head of the school shall provide the enrolment of Girls student in Std. VIII in respective Government Schools to the respective District Education Office.
When will the bicycles be provided?
Bicycles will be provided to schools at the commencement of the New Academic Year as per the enrollment provided by the Head of the schools.
Who is responsible for distributing the bicycles?
The Head of the school shall be responsible for distribution of Bicycles in the respective schools.
Does the girl student need to apply individually to receive the bicycle?
No, the girl student does not need to make any individual application to receive the bicycle.
Can a girl student avail the bicycle benefit more than once?
No, once a girl student has availed the bicycle benefit, she will not be eligible to receive it again in any subsequent year.
Who has the authority to make inquiries about the usage of the bicycles?
The Head of the school of Middle Schools/High Schools/Higher Secondary Schools shall hold the right to make necessary enquiry about the usage of the bicycles provided under the scheme.
What actions can be taken if a bicycle provided under this scheme is found to be sold?
The Directorate of Education and District Offices have the right to take legal action against the girl's parents if it is found that the bicycle has been sold.
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