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State Government Scheme

Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls’ Hostel

The scheme aims to encourage girls’ participation in education at the upper primary and secondary levels and to provide quality education to girls from disadvantaged groups (SC, ST, OBC, Minority communities and BPL families) studying in Classes 6 to 12.

Female Students
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Uttarakhand
Category
Housing & Shelter, Women and Child
How to Apply
Offline

About the Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls’ Hostel Scheme

The scheme “Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls’ Hostel” is an initiative under the Samagra Shiksha Programme, implemented by the Secondary Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage girls’ participation in education at the upper primary and secondary levels and to provide quality education to girls from disadvantaged groups studying in Classes 6 to 12.

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Benefits

Girls from various disadvantaged groups such as socially disadvantaged classes (Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Minorities, and Backward Classes), economically weaker sections, and girls with special needs are identified and enrolled in the hostels at the upper primary and secondary levels (Classes 6 to 12).

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Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant (girl student) must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
  2. The applicant should be a studying at the upper primary or secondary level (Class 6 to Class 12).
  3. In line with the target group of the scheme, 75% of the seats in KGBVs are reserved for girls from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities, while the remaining 25% are reserved for girls from families living Below Poverty Line (BPL).
  4. In addition, girls from economically weaker families (with an annual income of less than ₹55,000/-) or those who have lost both parents or one parent will also be eligible for admission.

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How to Apply for Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls’ Hostel

Application mode: Offline

Before the commencement of the academic session, applications for vacant seats are invited through wide publicity.

Documents/Certificates required for admission:

  1. School leaving certificate / certificate of never having attended school / affidavit / declaration.
  2. BPL certificate / ration card.
  3. Income certificate / caste certificate.
  4. Certificate stating that the distance between the school and the residence is more than 3 km.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls’ Hostel scheme?

The scheme “Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls’ Hostel” is an initiative under the Samagra Shiksha Programme, implemented by the Secondary Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage girls’ participation in education at the upper primary and seco…

Who is eligible for Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls’ Hostel?

The applicant (girl student) must be a resident of Uttarakhand. The applicant should be a studying at the upper primary or secondary level (Class 6 to Class 12). In line with the target group of the scheme, 75% of the seats in KGBVs are reserved for girls from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities,…

What benefits does Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls’ Hostel provide?

Girls from various disadvantaged groups such as socially disadvantaged classes (Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Minorities, and Backward Classes), economically weaker sections, and girls with special needs are identified and enrolled in the hostels at the upper primary and secondary levels (Cla…

How can I apply for Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls’ Hostel?

Before the commencement of the academic session, applications for vacant seats are invited through wide publicity. Documents/Certificates required for admission: School leaving certificate / certificate of never having attended school / affidavit / declaration. BPL certificate / ration card. Income…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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