Namo Saraswati Yojana – The Gujarat government launched the Namo Saraswati Scheme to encourage girls’ education. Under this scheme, female students admitted to recognised state schools in the 11th and 12th grades will receive a scholarship. Only female students studying in the science stream will be eligible for a scholarship of Rs. 25,000 under the Namo Saraswati Scheme.
This scheme has been introduced for poor and middle-class students studying science in the 11th and 12th grades. The aim is to encourage students to complete their studies and pursue further education without facing difficulties. Girls from all communities can apply for and benefit from this scheme.
Overview of the Namo Saraswati Yojana
| Scheme Name | Namo Saraswati Yojana |
| Launched By | Gujarat Government |
| Launch Date | 2nd February, 2024 |
| Scholarship Amount | Rs.25,000/- |
| Beneficiary | Only for students of Gujarat |
| Eligibility | Students of 11th and 12th science classes. |
| Application Process | Online |
| Official Website | www.digitalgujarat.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria for Namo Saraswati Yojana
If you also want to apply for this scheme and avail its benefits, you must meet some eligibility criteria, which are as follows-
Only female students studying in classes 11 and 12 should be eligible for this scheme.
Beneficiary students must be residents of Gujarat state.
Students must study science subjects in classes 11th and 12th standard.
The annual income of the student’s family should not exceed Rs.200,000.
Students from government and other schools will be eligible for this scheme.
Beneficiary female students must have a minimum of 50% marks in class 10.
Document Required for Namo Saraswati Yojana
If you are thinking about applying for this scheme, you will need all these documents, which are as follows-
Aadhar card
Caste certificate
Income certificate
Residence certificate
10th-grade marksheet
School certificate
Mobile number
Bank account
Passport-size photo
Email ID
Application Process for Namo Saraswati Yojana
You can apply online by following these steps-
Visit the official Gujarat government website.
Find and click on the ‘Namo Saraswati Yojana’ link on the homepage.
Fill out the application form with your personal and academic details.
Upload the required documents as mentioned.
Submit the completed application form.
Benefits of the Namo Saraswati Yojana
Financial assistance for girls studying science in grades 11 and 12th standard.
The scholarship amount ranges from Rs.15,000/- to Rs.25,000/- and is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.
A budget of Rs.250 crore has been prepared to implement this project successfully.
It encourages more girls across Gujarat to enrol in the science stream. It supports girls from poor and middle-income families.
It inspires girls to continue their studies and build careers in the fields of science and technology.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Namo Saraswati Yojana?
It is a scheme which is launched to encourage girls’ education, in which all the girls students of classes 11th and 12th of the science stream will be eligible to get the scholarship of Rs. 25,000/-.
Who will get the benefit of the Namo Saraswati Yojana?
All the girl students of the Gujarat State who are studying in class 11th and 12th science stream.
What is the total budget allocated for the Namo Saraswati Yojana?
The Gujarat government has set aside a total amount of Rs.250 crore for the Namo Saraswati Yojana.
What is the scholarship amount under this scheme?
The scholarship ranges from Rs.15,000/- to Rs.25,000/- per year.