Free Cycles to SC Girl Students Studying in Standard IX (Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana)

Key facts

Benefit	Free bicycles for eligible students
Who	Scheduled Caste girl students in Standard IX
Income limit	₹6,00,000
Implemented by	Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Gujarat
Official portal	digitalgujarat.gov.in
Application window	Open all year — contact school principal to apply.

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a free bicycle to support their education and mobility. This initiative aims to encourage education among SC girl students.

Who can apply

Household income ≤ ₹6,00,000/year
Women / girls only
Category: SC
Resident of Gujarat
not income tax payer

Eligible applicants must be female students from the Scheduled Caste category residing in Gujarat. Their annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000, and they should be enrolled in Standard IX. Income tax payers are excluded from this scheme.

How to apply

To apply for the scheme, eligible students should reach out to their school principal for assistance.

Contact the principal of your school for application guidance.
Prepare the required documents including a passport size photo and Aadhaar Card.
Ensure you have a Caste Certificate and educational certificate/marksheet.
The principal will submit an online proposal on the Digital Gujarat Portal.
Await confirmation regarding the distribution of bicycles.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Passport size photo
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities
Educational certificate/Marksheet
Identity Card (School)
Any other documents as required

Frequently asked questions

What is the Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana?

It is a scheme that provides free bicycles to Scheduled Caste girl students studying in Standard IX in Gujarat.

Who administers the scheme?

The scheme is managed by the Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare under the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat.

What are the eligibility criteria for the scheme?

Applicants must be girl students from the Scheduled Caste category, studying in Standard IX, with a family income not exceeding ₹6,00,000.

How can students apply for the scheme?

Eligible students should contact their school principal, who will handle the online application process.

What documents are required for the application?

Required documents include a passport size photo, Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, educational certificate/marksheet, and a school identity card.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.