What is Banishree Scholarship Scheme?
The Banishree Scholarship Scheme is for Children with Special Needs. Which was started by the Odisha State Government, Ministry of Women and Child Development to provide financial assistance to the Special child for pursuing education from primary school to university level. Where technical and vocational education also included.
The main purpose of the scholarship is to assist and encourage special children to study as well as acquire technical/professional/vocational training so as to enable them to earn a living and to become useful members of society.
Benefits of Banishree Scholarship Scheme and Rate of financial.
- Primary School (Class I to V): Rs. 200 per month
- Middle & High School (Class V to X): Rs. 250 per month
- College (+2 and +3 level): Rs. 300 per month
- College (PG level): Rs. 350 per month
- Technical a Vocational Training: Rs. 350 per month
- Technical & Vocational Courses outside the state: Rs. 350 per month
Allowances under Banishree Scholarship Scheme
- Reader’s allowance shall be paid at Rs. 100 per month for primary classes
- Reader’s allowance shall be paid at Rs. 150 per month for middle school
- Reader’s allowance shall be paid at Rs. 200 per month for high school classes
- A monthly allowance of 100 per month may be sanctioned for transport who has 75% or above disabilities
- Students who are studying outside the state shall get Rs. 250 per month
Eligibility and conditions for applying Banishree Scholarship Scheme
- The applicant should be a bonafide resident of Odisha
- The parental/ family income of the applicant is not more than Rs. 60,000 per annum
- The applicant should be a regular student of an educational institution
- The applicant should not be receiving any financial assistance/stipend/scholarship from State Govt./ Central Govt. under any other scheme
Document required for applying Banishree Scholarship Scheme
Keep in mind, below documents may require original for verification purposes. So keep both XEROX and the Original copy with you. Also, you may check with official people for accurate info.
- Mark-sheets of the last examination passed duly attested by the Head of the Institution (Principal/Head Master)
- Aadhar card
- Disability Certificate issued by Medical Board
- Income Certificate issued by Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tahsildar or any other officer of equivalent status
- Residence proof (e.g. certificate from residence authority)
- Domicile certificate
- Bank Details (e.g. Account number, Account holder name, IFSC code, MICR code)
- BPL ration card (If available)
How to Apply Banishree Scholarship Scheme (Method-1)
- Candidate can download the application form from the below link: https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s385422afb467e9456013a2a51d4dff702/uploads/2018/03/2018032610.pdf
- The students desiring to avail scholarship will collect application forms from the head of school/ college/ educational institution or from the concerned Sub-Collector/ BDO, and submit the same after duly filling into the head of institutions immediately after taking admission.
How to Apply Banishree Scholarship Scheme (Method-2)
Before proceeding with this Method please cross-check with any official people and take the necessary action.
