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

The “Free Cycles to SC girl students studying in Standard IX” scheme is administered by the Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, free bicycles are given to scheduled caste girl students who are studying in Stand

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Under this scheme, free cycles are given to scheduled caste girl students who are studying in Standard IX.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a girl student.; The girl student should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category of Gujarat.; The student should be studying in the 9th Standard.; The annual family income of the student should not be more than ₹6,00,000/- (for both Rural Areas & Urban Areas).

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana?

The Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana is a scheme aimed at providing free cycles to scheduled caste girl students studying in Standard IX in Gujarat.

Who administers the scheme?

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

What are the benefits provided under the scheme?

Under the scheme, scheduled caste girls studying in Standard IX receive free bicycles.

Who is eligible to benefit from the scheme?

Eligibility criteria include being a girl student, belonging to the Scheduled Caste category of Gujarat, studying in the 9th Standard, and having an annual family income not exceeding [?]6,00,000/- for both rural and urban areas.

How can eligible students apply for the scheme?

Eligible girl students can contact the principal of their school to avail the benefits of the scheme.

What is the role of the school principal in the application process?

The principal of concerned schools is responsible for submitting an online proposal on the Digital Gujarat Portal (Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in) to facilitate the distribution of cycles to eligible students.