Rural Girls’ Incentive Scheme
The Scheme provides financial support to girls students of Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Denotified Communities (DNC) studying in rural government or government-aided schools, aimed at encouraging education and reducing school dropouts.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Rural Girls’ Incentive Scheme” launched by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, offers financial aid to girls students of Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Denotified Communities (DNC), attending government or government-aided schools in rural areas, excluding Chennai District. Priority is given to girls from families headed by widows or destitute parents. The scheme aims to enhance educational opportunities and reduce dropout rates among these communities.
Benefits
Financial Assistance:
For 3rd to 5th grade: ₹500/- per annum.
For 6th grade: ₹1,000/- per annum.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary should be a student.
The beneficiary should be a female.
The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu (should not be from Chennai District).
The beneficiary should be from a rural area.
The beneficiary should belong to the Most Backward Classes (MBC)/ Denotified Communities (DNC).
The beneficiary should be Studying in classes 3rd to 6th in government or government-aided schools
The beneficiary’s parental annual income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
Note:
This scheme is implemented in all the Districts except Chennai District.
Preference will be given to Girl Children of Widows/ Destitutes.
Application Process
Apply Offline
The eligible and willing students are requested to contact the Headmaster of the Government/Government Aided Schools concerned in Rural areas.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Financial Assistance:
For 3rd to 5th grade: ₹500/- per annum.
For 6th grade: ₹1,000/- per annum.
Application Process
Apply Offline
The eligible and willing students are requested to contact the Headmaster of the Government/Government Aided Schools concerned in Rural areas.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Rural Girls’ Incentive Scheme |
| Short Title | RGIS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | Tamil Nadu |
| Gender | Female |
| Age Range | Any — 18 years |
| Caste/Category | OBC, Minority |
| Area | Rural |
| Income Limit | ₹100,000/year |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |