Aapki Beti Yojana

Aapki Beti Yojana: Empowering Girls’ Education in Rajasthan

The “Aapki Beti Yojana” is a progressive initiative by the Government of Rajasthan aimed at promoting education among girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This scheme provides essential financial support to encourage and sustain the education of girls studying in government schools from Class 1 to Class 12.

Overview of Aapki Beti Yojana

Initiated by the School Education Department of the Rajasthan government, the Aapki Beti Yojana offers monetary assistance to girls who are either orphans or come from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. The financial aid is structured to benefit students in different educational stages, providing ₹2,100 per annum for those in Classes 1 to 8, and ₹2,500 per annum for those in Classes 9 to 12. The implementation of this scheme is carried out by the Rajasthan Balika Shiksha Foundation.

Key Benefits of the Scheme

• Financial Assistance:
  • ₹2,100 per year for girls in Classes 1 to 8.
  • ₹2,500 per year for girls in Classes 9 to 12.
• Disbursement Method: Financial aid is transferred directly to the bank account linked to the Jan Aadhaar of either the family head or the girl child through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Aapki Beti Yojana, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• The applicant must be a resident of Rajasthan.
• Only girl students are eligible for this scheme.
• The applicant must be enrolled in a government school within Rajasthan.
• Eligible classes range from 1 to 12.
• The family income should fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
• The applicant should have lost one or both parents.

Application Process

To access the benefits provided by the Aapki Beti Yojana, the following steps should be followed:

• Online Application: Parents or guardians are required to initiate contact with their respective government school.
• Data Entry on Shala Darpan Portal:
  • School authorities must log in using the Shala Darpan School Login credentials.
  • Navigate to the “Student” section and accurately fill out the information in Form-9.
• Category Selection for Eligible Girls:
  • In the “Mandatory Student Information for Beneficiary Schemes” section, select eligible girls categorized as “BPL” and “Orphan/Single Parent” based on their respective classes.
• Beneficiary Approval:
  • Access the Beneficiary Scheme Portal via the School Login.
  • Select the scheme and approve the list of eligible girls, locking it for further processing.
• Verification by District Education Officer (DEO):
  • The locked data will be accessible on the DEO’s primary or secondary office login for final verification.
  • The DEO will conduct an OTP-based approval for verification.
• Jan Aadhaar Verification: Ensure that the girl’s Jan Aadhaar is verified on the Shala Darpan Portal before submission, as the funds are transferred through DBT.

Official Source

For more detailed information, please visit the official website: myScheme.gov.in.