Free Bicycle Distribution Scheme
The "Free Bicycle Distribution Scheme" by the Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand, aims to provide financial aid for bicycle purchases to Scheduled Caste (SC) students studying in Class 8th. Each student receives ₹3000 through DBT.
- Ministry / Department
- Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
What is Free Bicycle Distribution Scheme?
The "Free Bicycle Distribution Scheme" by the Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand, aims to provide financial aid for bicycle purchases to Scheduled Caste (SC) students studying in Class 8th. Each student receives ₹3000 through DBT.
- Benefit
- - Monetary assistance of ₹3000 per student for purchasing bicycles. > **Note****:** - The amount is disbursed directly to the beneficiary’s bank account via DBT. - Ensures purchase of new bicycles conforming to ISI/ISO standards.
- Level
- State — Jharkhand
- Ministry / Dept.
- Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare
- Benefit type
- cash
- Key eligibility
- 1. The applicant should be a student. 1. The applicant should be studying in Class 8th.1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. 1. The applicant’s family should either belong to the BPL or APL category.
- Last verified
- Recently
Benefits
- Monetary assistance of ₹3000 per student for purchasing bicycles. > **Note****:** - The amount is disbursed directly to the beneficiary’s bank account via DBT. - Ensures purchase of new bicycles conforming to ISI/ISO standards.
Eligibility
Documents Required
How to Apply
Step 1: Offline application — step 1
Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Welfare Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: Offline application — step 2
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Offline application — step 3
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Welfare Officer/Block Welfare Officer and School Headmaster.
Step 4: Offline application — step 4
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Welfare Officer/Block Welfare Officer and School Headmaster to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
- Source record ↗
- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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