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Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme
Tamil Nadu
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- Promotes girl students' educational status and instills motivation to pursue higher education giving them a better foundation in both economic and social spheres including improving gender parity at higher levels.
- Enables the creation and participation of skilled women workforce.
- Financial benefits enable girl children to pursue education without incurring additional expenses and hindrances.
- Enable Girl Students to get involved in public spaces and enhance career opportunities.
- Ensures Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women.
- Prevents dropouts beyond higher secondary and increases the retention ratio in higher education.
- The cash incentive is extended to any number of girl students in a family pursuing higher education at recognized Institutions / Colleges / Universities.
- A Separate Programme Management Unit (SPMU) for the scheme is to be established for monitoring the effective implementation of the scheme.
- A State level Steering Committee will be constituted to review and monitor and coordinate all matters relating to the implementation of the scheme. The State level Steering Committee headed by Chief Secretary will meet twice in a year (at ACS / Principal Secretary Level).
- State Level Monitoring Committees (Department HODs) will be constituted under the Chairmanship of the Director of Social Welfare which will meet once in 3 months and coordinate with all line departments and report periodically to State Level Steering Committee
- District Level Monitoring Committee will be constituted under the Chairmanship of District Collectors which will meet every month and review the progress on a monthly basis.
Benefits
- All girl students who studied from Classes 6th to 12th in Government schools will be paid ₹1,000/- per month till the completion of their undergraduate degree, diploma, ITI, and any other recognized course.
- The assistance amount under this scheme will be disbursed directly into the student’s Bank Account.
- The students shall be eligible for this in addition to other scholarships.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be residing in the state of Tamil Nadu.
- The applicant should be a student.
- The applicant should be a female to avail of benefits from this scheme.
- All girl students who studied from Classes 6th to 12th in Government schools of Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply under the scheme.
- The assistance can be extended to any number of girl students in a family pursuing higher education at recognized Institutions/Colleges/Universities.
- The girl students should pursue their education in recognized courses and colleges/universities.
- Only the first course of higher education will be considered as an eligible factor.
Application Process
Documents Required
- Identity proof
- Passport size photos
- Residence Certificate
- Educational Certificates
- Family Income Certificate (If applicable)
- Bank account details
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme”?
The scheme has been launched by the Government of Tamil Nadu to enhance the enrolment ratio of girls from Government schools to Higher Education Institutions. The enrolment ratio of girl students from Government schools in higher education is very low and hence, this scheme will help to promote higher education among girls belonging to economically weaker families.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Social Welfare & Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
All girl students who studied from Classes 6th to 12th in Government schools of Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Is this scheme only for girl students?
Yes, this scheme is only for girl students.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, the applicant should be residing in the state of Tamil Nadu.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
All girl students who studied from Classes 6th to 12th in Government schools will be paid ₹1,000/- per month till the completion of their undergraduate degree, diploma, ITI, and any other recognized course.
Am I eligible to apply in the case of already receiving other scholarship?
Yes, the students shall be eligible for this in addition to other scholarships.
How many girls can avail of the benefits of the scheme in a family?
The assistance can be extended to any number of girl students in a family pursuing higher education at recognized Institutions/Colleges/Universities.
Can I also get the benefits of the scheme for Post-Graduation courses?
No, no only the first course of higher education (undergraduate degree, diploma, ITI, and any other recognized course) will be considered as an eligible factor.
Is it mandatory for the girl students to have a bank account?
Yes, the girl students should have a bank account in any of the four core banks viz., Indian Bank, Canara Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, and SBI.
How can I apply under the scheme?
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicants (girl students) can apply for the scheme directly through Official Portal 'Penkalvi’. https://penkalvi.tn.gov.in/index.php
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Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme
Tamil Nadu
- Promotes girl students' educational status and instills motivation to pursue higher education giving them a better foundation in both economic and social spheres including improving gender parity at higher levels.
- Enables the creation and participation of skilled women workforce.
- Financial benefits enable girl children to pursue education without incurring additional expenses and hindrances.
- Enable Girl Students to get involved in public spaces and enhance career opportunities.
- Ensures Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women.
- Prevents dropouts beyond higher secondary and increases the retention ratio in higher education.
- The cash incentive is extended to any number of girl students in a family pursuing higher education at recognized Institutions / Colleges / Universities.
- A Separate Programme Management Unit (SPMU) for the scheme is to be established for monitoring the effective implementation of the scheme.
- A State level Steering Committee will be constituted to review and monitor and coordinate all matters relating to the implementation of the scheme. The State level Steering Committee headed by Chief Secretary will meet twice in a year (at ACS / Principal Secretary Level).
- State Level Monitoring Committees (Department HODs) will be constituted under the Chairmanship of the Director of Social Welfare which will meet once in 3 months and coordinate with all line departments and report periodically to State Level Steering Committee
- District Level Monitoring Committee will be constituted under the Chairmanship of District Collectors which will meet every month and review the progress on a monthly basis.
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