Kerala Valsalyanidhi Scheme

Introduction

• The Kerala government is working hard for the welfare and development of their citizens, especially those who are in scheduled caste categories.
• For this, they have announced various schemes in their budget 2024-25.
• One such scheme is the 'Kerala Valsalyanidhi Scheme'.
• Under this scheme, the government aims to provide educational benefits to the girl child of SC category.
• To implement the scheme in the entire state, the government has earmarked a whopping budget of Rs. 10 Cr.
• Since the Kerala Valsalyanidhi Scheme was announced during the budget presentation, many details about it have yet to be disclosed.
• The main objective of the scheme is to reduce the dropout rate among girls and motivate them to attend school.
• Education is very important for the upliftment of this category, so it's necessary for them to attend school.
• The government will extend some benefits under the Kerala Valsalyanidhi Scheme, whose details are yet to be notified.
• Girl children who belong to the scheduled caste category are eligible for the scheme.
• However, beneficiaries need to confirm their eligibility before applying for the scheme.
• Application forms for the Kerala Valsalyanidhi Scheme will be accepted either online or offline.
• Soon, the government will release a detailed guidelines about the Valsalyanidhi Scheme.
• These guidelines will carry information about its benefits, eligibility, application process and others.
• Beneficiaries who are keen to know about the Valsalyanidhi Scheme can subscribe to this page.
• Once we receive updates about the Kerala Valsalyanidhi Scheme, we will update them here.

Benefits of Scheme

• During the scheme announcement the government didn't disclose the benefits of the scheme. However, they mentioned that the scheme will aim to improve the education of girl child in the SC category. Once we have detailed information about it, we will share its details here.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants should meet the eligibility conditions for Kerala Valsalyanidhi Scheme. However, detailed information regarding eligibility has yet to be shared. Once we have it, we will update them here.
  • Applicants must belong to the SC category.
  • Only native citizens of Kerala are eligible.
  • Applicants should not be receiving similar benefits from other schemes.
  • The annual income of the family should not exceed the notified limit.

Documents Required

• Applicants must produce their following documents when applying for the Kerala Valsalyanidhi Scheme :-
  • Aadhaar Card.
  • Age Proof.
  • Caste Certificate.
  • Income Certificate.
  • Address Proof.
  • Academic Details.
  • Parents identification proof.
  • Applicant photograph with their parents.
  • Other as notified in the scheme guidelines.

How to apply

• Applicants can apply for the Kerala Valsalyanidhi scheme by the provided means.
• However, the application form for Valsalyanidhi Scheme application form will be accepted online or offline is not announced.
• Once the application details are available applicants can submit their form accordingly.
• During form submission, applicants are required to provide their necessary details and documents.
• After submitting the application form, the assigned nodal department or committee will verify the details.
• Upon successful verification, the beneficiary will receive the benefits of the scheme.
• Once we receive the application procedure of Kerala Valsalya Nidhi scheme, we will update its details here.

Important Link

• Application link for Kerala Valsalyanidhi Scheme will be available soon.
• Kerala Valsalyanidhi Scheme guidelines are yet to released by the government.
• Kerala Scheduled Caste Development Department official Website.

Contact Details

• Kerala Valsalyanidhi Scheme Helpline number is not released yet.
• Kerala Scheduled Caste Development Department Helpline Number :- 0471-2737100
• Scheduled Caste Development Directorate,
  Museum-Nandavanam Road,
  Nandavanam,
  Vikasbhavan P.O,
  Thiruvanathapuram-695033