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Maintenance Allowance To Backward Class Students Under Training In Sainik Schools

The scheme Maintenance Allowance to Backward Class Students Under Training in Sainik School is a Scholarship Scheme by the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Maintenance Allowance to Backward Class Students Under Training in Sainik School is a Scholarship Scheme by the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. VJNT and SBC students are paid maintenance so that a maximum number of students can be admitted to Sainik School with a view to seeking admission in N.D.A. The State Government introduced in 2003-04 the scheme to create self-employment for unemployed youths and students of VJNT and SBC who apply for Vocational Training. He will be given Vocational Training in Government I.T.I and undergo short-duration vocational training courses. The short-duration vocational courses will enable the youths to create their own employment in the service sector.

Benefits

₹400

  1. The training fees ₹400/- to ₹2400/- (as per course) are paid to the concerned I.T.I.
  2. After completion of training, one Tool Kit of ₹1000/- is provided to the trainee through the concerned Govt. I.T.I.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    ) The applicant should be a citizen of India.

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    ) The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.

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    ) The applicant should belong to Vimukta Jatis, Nomadic Tribes, or Special Backward Class.

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    ) The applicant should be studying in Classes 5th to 12th.

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    ) The applicant should be studying in a Sainik School recognized/approved by the Govt. of Maharashtra.

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    ) The applicant should not already be availing the benefits of the scheme.

Required Documents

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    ) The applicant should be a citizen of India.
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    ) The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
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    ) The applicant should belong to Vimukta Jatis, Nomadic Tribes, or Special Backward Class.
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    ) The applicant should be studying in Classes 5th to 12th.
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    ) The applicant should be studying in a Sainik School recognized/approved by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
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    ) The applicant should not already be availing the benefits of the scheme.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Step 1: Visit the official website of Aaple Sarkar / Maha DBT.

Step 2: Click on "New Applicant Registration". Register using your Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID. Create a Username and Password. Your Mobile Number and Email ID will be verified via OTP.

Note: The username should contain only alphabets and numbers. The username should be greater than 4 characters and less than 15 characters.

Note: Password Length should be a minimum of 8 characters and a maximum of 20 characters. Password must contain at least 1 UpperCase Alphabet, 1 LowerCase Alphabet, 1 Number, and 1 Special Character.

Step 3: Now visit Login Page and login using your Username and Password.

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Quick Info

Level
State Government
Max benefit
₹400

Available In

Maharashtra

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentEducation & Learning

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