The Attendance Scholarship Scheme is an initiative launched by the Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development, Government of Punjab. It aims to uplift the status of girls with disabilities in rural areas by providing incentives in the form of Attendance Scholarships.

The primary objective of the scheme is to uplift the status of girls with disabilities in rural areas, making them self-reliant by offering incentives in the form of Attendance Scholarships. The scheme aims to encourage and support these girls to pursue and continue their education, thereby reducing dropout rates.

The scheme offers financial assistance to eligible girl students with disabilities in rural areas. The benefits include a scholarship amount to support their education and reduce economic barriers.

Girl students up to 10th standard are eligible for a scholarship of ₹2,500/- per annum.

Girl students from 10+1 onwards up to higher education are eligible for a higher scholarship amount of ₹3,000/- per annum.

The Directorate overseeing the scheme will credit the scholarship amount directly into the bank account of the eligible student.

All rural girl students of Punjab with 40% and above disability, falling under any disability category listed in the schedule of RPwD Act 2016, are eligible for this scholarship.

To qualify for the scholarship, the monthly income of the family or guardians of the girl student should not exceed ₹5,000/-.

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must maintain a minimum attendance of 70%.

The Attendance Scholarship is available for girl students starting from 1st Standard and continues up to higher education.

Applicants can submit their scholarship applications to the Head of their respective school, college, or institution. The Head, after verification, will forward the application to the District Social Security Officer (DSSO) of the concerned district.

For any inquiries or assistance related to the Attendance Scholarship Scheme, applicants can contact the Office of the District Social Security Officer (DSSO) of their respective district.

In case of issues or grievances related to the application process, applicants can reach out to the District Social Security Officer (DSSO) for redressal. Head Office, Helpline (0172-2608746)