Gujarat government will provide financial support of Rs 1,250 crore in the 2025-26 academic year under the Namo Laxmi Scheme

Gujarat government will provide financial support of Rs 1,250 crore in the 2025-26 academic year under the Namo Laxmi Scheme

¨     Gujarat government will provide financial support of Rs 1,250 crore in the 2025-26 academic year under the Namo Laxmi Scheme.

¨     Over 12 lakh girls studying in secondary and higher secondary education will get this support.

¨     Namo Laxmi Scheme aims to ensure that lack of finances do not prevent girls from continuing and completing their education after primary schooling.

¨     The scheme was introduced under the guidance of CM Bhupendra Patel.

¨     Its implementation is being overseen by Education Minister Dr Praduman Vaja and State Education Minister Rivaba Jadeja.

¨     The scheme provides benefit to students enrolled in schools recognised by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) or the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

¨     The scheme is also open to girls who are already beneficiaries of other government scholarships.

¨     As part of the scheme, students in Classes 9 to 12 will receive total financial support of Rs 50,000 over four years.

¨     For Classes 9 and 10, the total support is Rs 20,000.

¨     The scheme is also intended to enhance adolescent nutrition and health.

¨     Eligibility requires completion of Classes 1 to 8 in government or aided schools.

¨     Students covered under the RTE are also eligible. Those who completed Class 8 in private schools are also included.

¨     Family income must not exceed Rs six lakh per year. Eligible students can apply when enrolling in Class 9.