The Gujarat government has disbursed over ₹1,000 crore to more than 1,049,000 girl students under the Namo Lakshmi Yojana, according to an official statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). Additionally, under the Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana, over 150,000 students have received assistance amounting to more than ₹161 crore.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel completed four years in office on September 13, a period during which he has consistently advanced Gujarat's development journey, which was initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. To further the Prime Minister’s vision of “Viksit Bharat@2047” and ensure that students in Gujarat have access to high-quality, future-ready education, the Chief Minister launched the two new schemes in March 2024.
According to the press release, the Namo Lakshmi Yojana was introduced to ensure that no girl has to discontinue her education due to financial hardship, allowing them to complete their secondary and higher secondary studies. The scheme is open to girls studying in Classes 9 to 12 at schools recognised by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Notably, even those already receiving benefits under other government scholarship schemes remain eligible for this assistance.
Under the Namo Lakshmi Yojana, each girl student receives a total financial aid of ₹50,000 spread across four years. Since its launch, more than 10.49 lakh girls have benefited, with total disbursements crossing ₹1,000 crore. To ensure transparent and efficient management, a dedicated Namo Lakshmi Portal has also been introduced for implementation across schools, the press release said.
To encourage students to take up science in Classes 11 and 12, the Government of Gujarat, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has implemented Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana.
The scheme is open to students who score 50 per cent or more marks in Class 10 and pursue science in recognised government, grant-in-aid, or self-financed higher secondary schools. Under this initiative, eligible students in the science stream of Classes 11 and 12 receive a total financial assistance of ₹25,000 over two years.
Since its launch, more than 1.5 lakh students have benefitted, with disbursements crossing ₹161 crore. For its smooth execution, a dedicated Namo Saraswati Portal has also been launched. This scheme plays a crucial role in encouraging more students to pursue science, opening pathways to quality education and future opportunities in science and technology, the release added.
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