Back to Schemes
Skills & Employment

Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Stipend to Scheduled Caste Lawyers

Under the scheme, a monthly stipend is provided for three years to law graduates belonging to the scheduled caste category, as well as to the senior lawyer who trains such individuals. This support is extended due to their poor financial condition, aiming to prevent mid-practice dropout.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

The stipend is given to law graduates for training in practice through senior lawyers as under: | - ₹1,000/- per month for First Year Training | - ₹800/- per month for Second Year Training | - ₹600/- per month for Third Year Training | - ₹500/- per month as given to Senior Lawyer for giving training

Who can apply

The applicant should be a Law graduate.; The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.; The benefit of this scheme will be given only to natives of Gujarat state.; There is no income limit in this scheme.; The benefit of this scheme will be available to one person only once.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who are the beneficiaries of this scheme?

Law graduates belonging to the scheduled caste category and senior lawyers who train them.

What is the duration of the stipend provided under this scheme?

The stipend is provided for a period of three years.

Why is this support extended to law graduates and senior lawyers?

It aims to assist individuals facing financial difficulties, thereby preventing them from discontinuing their practice prematurely.

How much stipend is provided for the first year of training?

[?]1,000/- per month.

What is the stipend amount for the second year of training?

[?]800/- per month.

How much stipend is given for the third year of training?

[?]600/- per month.

What stipend amount is provided to the senior lawyer for providing training?

[?]500/- per month.

What are the eligibility criteria for applicants?

Applicants must be law graduates, belong to the scheduled caste category, and be natives of Gujarat state.

Is there an income limit for eligibility?

No, there is no income limit for this scheme.

Can a person avail of the benefits of this scheme more than once?

No, the benefit is available only once to each individual.

When should the application be submitted?

Within two years of registration with the Gujarat Bar Council.

How long should a senior lawyer have been practicing to be eligible to train law graduates under this scheme?

A senior lawyer should have at least 10 years of practice experience.

How many junior lawyers can a senior lawyer train under this scheme?

A senior lawyer can retain up to two more junior lawyers for training.

Where should the training to lawyers be given according to the scheme's guidelines?

Initially at the district headquarters; however, it can also be conducted at the taluka headquarters upon amendment.

How can eligible applicants apply for this scheme?

Eligible applicants can visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/