The Sudakshya Scheme is a scholarship scheme launched by the Government of Odisha in 2018 to provide financial assistance to girl students from economically weaker sections of society to pursue technical education. The scheme covers all Government and Private ITIs, Government Polytechnics, and Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Sudakshya Scheme, a candidate must:
- Belong to the General/ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/EBC category of Odisha.
- Be a domicile of Odisha.
- Have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks.
- Be enrolled in or seeking admission to a full-time technical course in an ITI, Polytechnic, or Engineering College in Odisha.
- Have an annual family income of less than Rs. 6 lakhs.
Benefits
Under the Sudakshya Scheme, girl students are provided with the following benefits:
- Full tuition fee waiver.
- Maintenance allowance of Rs. 1,000 per month.
- Examination fee waiver.
- Free hostel accommodation.
- Free textbooks and stationery.
How to Apply
To apply for the Sudakshya Scheme, candidates must visit the Odisha State Scholarship Portal (OSSP) and register themselves. Once registered, candidates can log in and apply for the Sudakshya Scheme by filling in the required details and uploading the necessary documents.
Application Process
The application process for the Sudakshya Scheme is as follows:
- Visit the Odisha State Scholarship Portal (OSSP) and register yourself.
- Once registered, log in and click on the “Apply for Scholarship” tab.
- Select the “Sudakshya Scheme” from the list of scholarships.
- Fill in the required details, such as your personal information, educational qualifications, and family income.
- Upload the necessary documents, such as your Aadhaar card, income certificate, and educational certificates.
- Review your application and submit it.
Selection Criteria
The selection of candidates for the Sudakshya Scheme is done on the basis of merit and income. Candidates who secure the highest marks in Class 10 and have the lowest family income are given priority.
Status Check
Candidates can check the status of their Sudakshya Scheme application on the OSSP website. To do this, candidates must log in to their account and click on the “Check Application Status” tab.
Disbursement of Scholarship
The Sudakshya Scholarship is disbursed directly to the bank accounts of the selected candidates. The scholarship is disbursed in two installments, one in September and the other in March.
Renewal of Scholarship
The Sudakshya Scholarship is renewed automatically for the next year, provided that the candidate continues to meet the eligibility criteria.
Conclusion
The Sudakshya Scheme is a great initiative by the Government of Odisha to support girl students from economically weaker sections of society to pursue technical education. The scheme provides comprehensive financial assistance to students, which helps them to overcome the financial barriers to education.
