Transgender Utthan Kosh - Financial Assistance for Studying Bisexual Children
About this scheme
The scheme "Transgender Utthan Kosh - Financial Assistance for Studying Bisexual Children" was implemented by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to provide financial assistance for education and upliftment of transgender individuals. Under this scheme, transgender students from class 6th and higher classes receive a monthly stipend to cover accommodation and daily expenses if they live away from their homes for education.
Benefits
- Financial assistance of ₹6,000/- per month for up to 12 months to support transgender students living away from their homes for education.
NOTE:
- Assistance is provided directly to the student's bank account.
- Students must submit a rental receipt each month to continue receiving assistance.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
- The applicant should belong to transgender community.
- The applicant should be studying in class 6th or higher class.
- The applicant should be residing away from their home for study purpose.
- The gross annual income of applicant should be up to ₹8.00 lakh.
How to Apply
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the concerned Educational Institution and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in application.
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: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Educational Institution.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Educational Institution to whom the application has been submitted.
Step 5: The concerned institution will forward the application form along with the recommendation to the district office of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department.
Step 6: The District Office, Social Justice and Empowerment Department will examine the received application form within a month and issue offline approval and transfer the amount to the applicant's bank account every month.
Documents Required
- Transgender Identity Proof
- Proof of Enrollment in Class 6 or higher
- Residence Proof
- Monthly Rental Receipt
- Bank Account Details
- Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can apply for this scheme?
Transgender students studying in Class 6 and above who reside away from home.
- How much financial assistance is provided?
Financial assistance of [?]6,000 per month for up to 12 months.
- How is the amount disbursed?
The amount is directly transferred to the applicant's bank account every month.
- Is there a deadline to apply?
Applications can be submitted throughout the academic year.
- Can a student apply if they live in a hostel?
Yes, as long as they provide hostel accommodation proof.
- What if a student fails to submit a rental receipt?
The monthly assistance will be withheld until the receipt is submitted.
- Can students from other states apply?
No, only transgender students residing in Rajasthan are eligible.
- What is the mode of application?
Applications must be submitted offline through the educational institution.
- How long does the verification process take?
The district office verifies applications within one month.
- Where can applicants get more information?
Applicant can contact the District Social Justice and Empowerment Office or visit the official website of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Rajasthan.
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