Rajasthan “Incentive for Girls” Scheme – Financial Assistance for Female Students in Agriculture
The Government of Rajasthan has launched the “Incentive for Girls” Scheme to encourage and support female students pursuing education in the field of agriculture. This initiative aims to promote women’s participation in agricultural education by offering financial assistance to girl students at different academic levels.
🌾 Scheme Highlights
The scheme provides financial incentives to girl students enrolled in Senior Secondary, Graduation, Post-Graduation, and Ph.D. programs related to agriculture and allied subjects.
💰 Benefits
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₹15,000 per annum – For girl students studying in Class 11th and 12th with agriculture as a subject.
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₹25,000 per annum – For students pursuing Undergraduate courses in Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy, Agricultural Engineering, Food Processing, or at Shri Karan Narendra Business Management College, Jobner (4/5-year courses).
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₹25,000 per annum – For students enrolled in Post-Graduate (M.Sc. Agriculture) programs (2-year courses).
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₹40,000 per annum – For girl students pursuing Ph.D. in Agriculture (maximum of 3 years).
✅ Eligibility Criteria
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The applicant must be a native of Rajasthan.
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Must be studying in a recognized school, college, or university approved by the State Government.
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The student must not have failed in the previous academic year.
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Students who discontinue their education mid-session will not be eligible for the incentive.
🧾 Required Documents
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Jan-Aadhaar Card
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Recent Photograph of the applicant
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Age and Address Proof
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Educational Certificates and Mark Sheets (HOD certificate and final exam mark sheet)
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Bank Passbook Copy
🖥️ Application Process (Online)
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Visit the official Rajasthan government portal.
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Click on the ‘Login’ option.
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Log in using your Jan-Aadhaar Number or SSO ID via the SSO portal.
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After login, fill out the application form carefully.
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Upload all required documents.
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Submit the application form online.
🔍 Key Objective
The Rajasthan government’s Incentive for Girls Scheme aims to empower women in the agriculture sector by providing financial assistance that helps them continue their studies and build sustainable careers in agricultural sciences.