Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Gujarat Govt. Disburses Funds for Student Aid
The Gujarat government launched two programs in March 2024 to help students.
The Namo Lakshmi Yojana gives money to girls in grades 9-12, totaling Rs 50,000 over four years.
Over 10 lakh girls have received help.
The Namo Saraswati Yojana provides Rs 25,000 over two years to students studying science in grades 11 and 12 who scored above 50% in their 10th grade exams.
More than 1.5 lakh students have benefited from this scheme.
These programs aim to support students and build a skilled workforce for the future.
Gujarat government disbursed over Rs 1,161 crore through two student aid schemes.
Namo Lakshmi Yojana provides financial aid to girl students in classes 9-12.
Over 10.49 lakh girls have received assistance under the Namo Lakshmi Yojana.
Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana supports science students in classes 11 and 12.
Over 1.50 lakh students have benefited from the Namo Saraswati Yojana.
- Who
- Students in Gujarat
- What
- Financial assistance under Namo Lakshmi and Namo Saraswati Yojana
- When
- Since March 2024
- Where
- Gujarat
- Why
- To empower students with financial support and prepare a skilled workforce.
- Schemes Highlighted
- Namo Lakshmi Yojana and Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana
- Launched
- March 2024
- Total Disbursed
- Over Rs 1,161 crore
- Namo Lakshmi Yojana Beneficiaries
- Over 10.49 lakh girls
- Namo Saraswati Yojana Beneficiaries
- Over 1.50 lakh students
- Namo Lakshmi Aid
- Rs 50,000 over four years
- Namo Saraswati Aid
- Rs 25,000 over two years
