Vidya Scheme
The Vidya Scheme in Arunachal Pradesh provides financial assistance to encourage girl students to continue their education.
Benefits
Eligible beneficiaries receive a one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000, which is deposited as a fixed deposit until they complete Class XII.
Who can apply
- Age 18+
- Women / girls only
- not income tax payer
- no government employee in family
- poor household
This scheme is available to female students who have passed Class V and are enrolling in Class VI. Applicants must be from poor households, not be income tax payers, and have no government employees in their family.
How to apply
To apply for the Vidya Scheme, eligible students must contact their school principal to obtain the application form.
- Contact the school principal to obtain the application form for the Vidya Scheme.
- Complete the application form with all required information.
- Attach necessary documents including Class V pass certificate and birth certificate.
- Submit the completed application form to the school authority.
- Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority.
Documents required
- Class- V Pass Certificate
- Recent passport size photograph
- Proof of Passing Class- XII
- Birth Certificate
- Acknowledgement receipt from SBI
- Passbook of bank account
Frequently asked questions
What is the Vidya Scheme?
The Vidya Scheme provides a financial incentive of ₹10,000 to girl students who pass Class V and enroll in Class VI, deposited as a fixed deposit until they complete Class XII.
Who can I contact for more information?
For further information, you can contact the school principal, the Deputy Commissioner, or the Deputy Director of School Education.
What documents are required to apply?
Applicants need to submit a Class V pass certificate, a recent passport-sized photograph, proof of passing Class XII, a birth certificate, an SBI acknowledgment receipt, and a bank passbook.
When will the beneficiary receive the deposited amount?
The amount will be accessible to the beneficiary only after the successful completion of Class XII.
Is premature withdrawal allowed?
No, premature withdrawal of the fixed deposit is not permitted under this scheme.
Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) archived page via gov_myscheme dataset. Facts last verified on 2026-06-07.