Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for OBC (Dhangar) Students

The objective of the scheme is to provide additional financial assistance to Dhangar students to cover their expenses on food and travel, as the maintenance allowance under the Post Matric Scholarship is insufficient. It also aims to provide extra support to Dhangar students with disabilities.

To be eligible, Dhangar students must have either availed or be eligible for the centrally sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current academic year.

Day scholar Dhangar students receive an additional maintenance allowance of [?]750 per month for a period of 10 months during the academic year.

Dhangar students staying in hostels receive an additional maintenance allowance of [?]1,500 per month for 10 months during the academic year.

Yes, students with disabilities receive an additional disability allowance of [?]750 per month for a period of 10 months during the academic year.

The required documents include: | Aadhaar Card | Caste Certificate (valid for 3 years from the date of issue) | Income Certificate (valid for 3 years from the date of issue) | Attested copies of Mark Sheet/Certificate | Proof of Fees Paid | Bank Account details of the student | Hostel certificate (if applicable) | Passport-size photograph

The additional allowances (maintenance and disability) are paid for a period of 10 months during the academic year.

The scheme does not specify an income requirement beyond the eligibility criteria for the centrally sponsored Post Matric Scholarship. However, the student must have an income certificate valid for 3 years.

Yes, day scholars are eligible for an additional maintenance allowance of [?]750 per month, while hostel students receive [?]1,500 per month.

Yes, the scheme is applicable to all Dhangar students, and additional support is provided to those with disabilities in the form of a disability allowance.