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Opening And Maintenance Of Public School (Vidya Niketan) For Vimukta Jatis And Nomadic Tribes

The Government of Maharashtra has introduced a scheme "Opening And Maintenance Of Public School (Vidya Niketan) For Vimukta Jatis And Nomadic Tribes" to voluntary organizations to run the Public School (Vidya Niketan) on a grant-in-aid basis.

Authority

State

Region

Maharashtra

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Financial Assistance is given to the institution for maintenance assistance is given on building rent. | - 100 percent salary grants for approved teaching and non-teaching staff. | - Students are provided with facilities like books, notebooks, uniforms, education stationary free lodging, and boarding facilities. | - ₹1450/- p.m. per residential student is admissible.

Who can apply

The beneficiary should be a student.; The beneficiary should be a resident of Maharashtra.; The beneficiary should belong to the VJNT community.; The income of the parents should not be more than Rs. 24000/- per annum.; The beneficiary should clear the competitive examination Students belonging to the VJNT category & those who studying in 4th Standard are eligible to take admitted to VJNT Ashram School on a merit basis

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What Is The Opening And Maintenance Of Public School (Vidya Niketan) ?

The Opening And Maintenance Of Public School (Vidya Niketan) is a voluntary organization by the government of Maharashtra on a grant-in-aid basis at Kamlewadi, Taluka Mukhed, District Nanded for the needy, brilliant and talented students belonging to the VJNT and Nomadic Tribe Category. In this public school, students get education from 5th to 12th standard on a merit basis.

Who is eligible for the Openeing and maintenace of public school (vidya Niketan) Programme?

The students belonging to the vJNT And Nomadic Tribe communities studying in 5th to 12th standard are eligible for the programme.

How can i apply for the The Openeing And Maintenace Of Public School (Vidya Niketan) Programme?

The application process for the Programme is online through the MahaDBT portal. Eligible students can apply by filling out the online application form and submitting the required documents.

How Will I Know If My Application For The Openeing And Maintenace Of Public School (Vidya Niketan) Programme Is Accepted?

Students can check the status of their application online through the MahaDBT portal. They will also receive a notification through SMS and email.

Can I Apply For The Programme For Multiple Standards At Once?

No, students need to apply separately for each standard they are studying in.

What If I Am Unable To Submit All The Required Documents For The Programme Application?

Incomplete applications will be rejected. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all required documents are submitted along with the application.

Can I Apply For The Programme Offline?

No, the application process for the Programme is only online through the MahaDBT portal.

Is The Openeing And Maintenace Of Public School (Vidya Niketan) Programme Available For Students Studying In Maharashtra Only?

Yes, the Programme is available for girl students studying in Maharashtra only.

Do I Need To Create An Account On The MahaDBT Portal To Apply For The Programme?

Yes, students need to create an account on the MahaDBT portal to apply for the programme.

What Is The Age Limit To Be Eligible For The Openeing And Maintenace Of Public School (Vidya Niketan) Programme?

There is no specific age limit mentioned in the eligibility criteria for the programme.