Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana is a welfare scheme that is a flagship program initiated by the Department of Women, Child Development, and Social Security, Government of Jharkhand. The purpose of the scheme is to enhance the position of girls in the society through promoting education, preventing child marriage, and assisting the adolescence girls financially in getting their health, education and generally empowering them.
This scheme is aimed at eradicating highly entrenched social issues like female foeticide, low sex ratio of female child and high mortality rates in high school, which is important in protecting the rights and future of young girls in the entire Jharkhand State.
Objectives of the Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana
The scheme has been introduced with comprehensive, girl-centric goals:
1. Women’s Empowerment
To improve the social and economic status of girls in order to become self-reliant and assertive women.
2. Promotion of Girls’ Education
Motivating the girls to further their education by subsidizing the cost of education.
3. Elimination of Child Marriage
Promoting early marriages should be discouraged and girls should be provided with education and choice.
4. Reducing School Dropout Rates
Financing the education costs, particularly higher classes, so that girls will have access to secondary and tertiary education.
5. Support for Health and Personal Hygiene
Enhancing the knowledge and availability of health and hygiene products and healthcare to teenage girls.
6. Encouraging Independent Decision-Making
Training girls to make smart choices regarding their future, education and health.
Financial Assistance Under the Scheme
Girls who are eligible are given annual monetary assistance depending on the level of class, and there is the one-time grant to girls in the young adult category. The benefits are as follows:
| S. No. | Beneficiary Category | Financial Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girls enrolled in Class 8 | ₹2,500 |
| 2 | Girls enrolled in Class 9 | ₹2,500 |
| 3 | Girls enrolled in Class 10 | ₹5,000 |
| 4 | Girls enrolled in Class 11 | ₹5,000 |
| 5 | Girls enrolled in Class 12 | ₹5,000 |
| 6 | One-time grant for girls aged 18–19 | ₹20,000 |
This is going to be a structured support, which is aimed at the purpose of continuing education, preventing drop-out, and assisting adolescent girls in easing their entry into adulthood.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to avail the Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana, the condition required to be fulfilled includes:
1. Applicable to the First Two Daughters
Only the first two daughters of a family are being given financial assistance. The mother is required to make a declaration with the application.
2. Enrolled in Eligible Institutions
The girl has to be studying between Class 8 to12 in:
- Government schools
- Schools run/assisted by the Department of Women, Child Development, and Social Security, Jharkhand
- Schools supported by SC/ST, Minority, and Backward Class Welfare Departments
- Schools under the National Child Labour Project (NCLP)
3. Parents Must Not Be Government Employees
The applicant’s parents:
- Must not be employed or retired from Central or State Government, PSUs, or Central/State institutions.
- Must not be income taxpayers.
A self-declaration from the mother is mandatory.
4. Age Criteria for Final Installment
For the one-time grant of ₹20,000, the girl must be 18 to 19 years old at the time of application.
Application Process
Offline Application
The scheme is only offered manually/offline at the moment. Applicants can:
- Visit the nearest Child Development Project Office
or - Apply with the help of an authorised Anganwadi worker in their area.
The State Government has indicated that online applications may be introduced soon.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Aadhaar Card
- Residence Proof
- Antyodaya Card
- SECC-2011 Inclusion Certificate
- School Enrolment Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Bank Account Details of the beneficiary or guardian
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can apply for benefits under this scheme?
Girls that satisfy the educational, financial and family requirements demanded by the state government.
2. What age group does the scheme target?
Girls taking Classes 8 to 12, and adolescent girls aged 18-19 years to final instalment.
3. What documentation is required for applying?
Aadhaar Card, residential evidence, income certificate, school certificate, SECC inclusion certificate, photograph and bank details.
4. Where can applications be submitted?
The applications may be made in the local Child Development office or in an Anganwadi worker.
5. What income restrictions apply?
Parents have to be not income taxpayers and have to be not employed in Central/State Government or related institutions.
6. Is there any special provision for orphaned girls?
This can change at the district level; applicants are advised to check with the closest office of the Child Development to find out the new guidelines.
7. How is the assistance amount disbursed?
The financial aid would be directly given in the bank account of the beneficiary.
8. Is the application process online or offline?
Currently, it is a completely manual process. In the future, an online portal should be initiated.
Conclusion
The Jharkhand Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana is a revolutionary program made with the purpose of empowering girls financially and socially with the help of education. The scheme will break the generations-old barriers in society and will provide some specific financial help, which will guarantee every girl in the state of Jharkhand the opportunity to get educated and lead a safe and respectable life.
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