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Tamil Nadu
Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme
Education
Financial Assistance
Girl
School
Student
Details
The scheme “Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare & Women Empowerment, Government of Tamil Nadu. This scheme is also called the “Pudhumai Penn Scheme” and has been launched to enhance the enrolment ratio of girls from Government schools to Higher Education Institutions. The enrolment ratio of girl students from Government schools in higher education is very low and to promote higher education among girls belonging to economically weaker families, the “Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Marriage Assistance scheme” shall be transformed as the “Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme”.
Salient Features of this scheme:
By providing financial benefits to the girl students, this programme negotiates a behavioral change in the area of reduction in higher incidences of early marriage and a low ratio of enrolment in higher education, and retention of girl students in higher education. Therefore, this scheme envisages the empowerment of girls specifically those who have passed out from Government schools.
- Promotes girl students' educational status and instills motivation to pursue higher education giving them a better foundation in both economic and social spheres including improving gender parity at higher levels.
- Enables the creation and participation of skilled women workforce.
- Financial benefits enable girl children to pursue education without incurring additional expenses and hindrances.
- Enable Girl Students to get involved in public spaces and enhance career opportunities.
- Ensures Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women.
- Prevents dropouts beyond higher secondary and increases the retention ratio in higher education.
- The cash incentive is extended to any number of girl students in a family pursuing higher education at recognized Institutions / Colleges / Universities.
- A Separate Programme Management Unit (SPMU) for the scheme is to be established for monitoring the effective implementation of the scheme.
Steering/Monitoring/Committee:
- A State level Steering Committee will be constituted to review and monitor and coordinate all matters relating to the implementation of the scheme. The State level Steering Committee headed by Chief Secretary will meet twice in a year (at ACS / Principal Secretary Level).
- State Level Monitoring Committees (Department HODs) will be constituted under the Chairmanship of the Director of Social Welfare which will meet once in 3 months and coordinate with all line departments and report periodically to State Level Steering Committee
- District Level Monitoring Committee will be constituted under the Chairmanship of District Collectors which will meet every month and review the progress on a monthly basis.
Benefits
- All girl students who studied from Classes 6th to 12th in Government schools will be paid ₹1,000/- per month till the completion of their undergraduate degree, diploma, ITI, and any other recognized course.
- The assistance amount under this scheme will be disbursed directly into the student’s Bank Account.
- The students shall be eligible for this in addition to other scholarships.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be residing in the state of Tamil Nadu.
- The applicant should be a student.
- The applicant should be a female to avail of benefits from this scheme.
- All girl students who studied from Classes 6th to 12th in Government schools of Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply under the scheme.
- The assistance can be extended to any number of girl students in a family pursuing higher education at recognized Institutions/Colleges/Universities.
- The girl students should pursue their education in recognized courses and colleges/universities.
- Only the first course of higher education will be considered as an eligible factor.
Note 01: The girl students availing of other scholarships are also eligible to enroll in this scheme.
Note 02: The higher education department facilitates opening a "zero balance" bank account and certifying every six months in a year viz., 30th June and 31st December on the bonafide status of the girl students who had applied.
Note 03: Four core banks viz., Indian Bank, Canara Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, and SBI have been identified to open bank accounts to the students wherever necessary to furnish the debit card.
Application Process
Online
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicants (girl students) should visit the Official Portal 'Penkalvi’.
Step 02: On the home page of Portal & if you are already registered, enter your login information or select the registration option.
Step 03: Login successfully after successful registration.
Step 04: Check the information provided in the application form and fill it out completely.
Step 05: Upload all the relevant documents and select the option to submit the application form.
Documents Required
- Identity proof
- Passport size photos
- Residence Certificate
- Educational Certificates
- Family Income Certificate (If applicable)
- Bank account details
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme”?
The scheme has been launched by the Government of Tamil Nadu to enhance the enrolment ratio of girls from Government schools to Higher Education Institutions. The enrolment ratio of girl students from Government schools in higher education is very low and hence, this scheme will help to promote higher education among girls belonging to economically weaker families.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Social Welfare & Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
All girl students who studied from Classes 6th to 12th in Government schools of Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Is this scheme only for girl students?
Yes, this scheme is only for girl students.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, the applicant should be residing in the state of Tamil Nadu.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
All girl students who studied from Classes 6th to 12th in Government schools will be paid ₹1,000/- per month till the completion of their undergraduate degree, diploma, ITI, and any other recognized course.
Am I eligible to apply in the case of already receiving other scholarship?
Yes, the students shall be eligible for this in addition to other scholarships.
How many girls can avail of the benefits of the scheme in a family?
The assistance can be extended to any number of girl students in a family pursuing higher education at recognized Institutions/Colleges/Universities.
Can I also get the benefits of the scheme for Post-Graduation courses?
No, no only the first course of higher education (undergraduate degree, diploma, ITI, and any other recognized course) will be considered as an eligible factor.
Is it mandatory for the girl students to have a bank account?
Yes, the girl students should have a bank account in any of the four core banks viz., Indian Bank, Canara Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, and SBI.
How can I apply under the scheme?
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicants (girl students) can apply for the scheme directly through Official Portal 'Penkalvi’. https://penkalvi.tn.gov.in/index.php
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Tamil Nadu
Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme
Education
Financial Assistance
Girl
School
Student
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme “Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare & Women Empowerment, Government of Tamil Nadu. This scheme is also called the “Pudhumai Penn Scheme” and has been launched to enhance the enrolment ratio of girls from Government schools to Higher Education Institutions. The enrolment ratio of girl students from Government schools in higher education is very low and to promote higher education among girls belonging to economically weaker families, the “Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Marriage Assistance scheme” shall be transformed as the “Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme”.
Salient Features of this scheme:
By providing financial benefits to the girl students, this programme negotiates a behavioral change in the area of reduction in higher incidences of early marriage and a low ratio of enrolment in higher education, and retention of girl students in higher education. Therefore, this scheme envisages the empowerment of girls specifically those who have passed out from Government schools.
- Promotes girl students' educational status and instills motivation to pursue higher education giving them a better foundation in both economic and social spheres including improving gender parity at higher levels.
- Enables the creation and participation of skilled women workforce.
- Financial benefits enable girl children to pursue education without incurring additional expenses and hindrances.
- Enable Girl Students to get involved in public spaces and enhance career opportunities.
- Ensures Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women.
- Prevents dropouts beyond higher secondary and increases the retention ratio in higher education.
- The cash incentive is extended to any number of girl students in a family pursuing higher education at recognized Institutions / Colleges / Universities.
- A Separate Programme Management Unit (SPMU) for the scheme is to be established for monitoring the effective implementation of the scheme.
Steering/Monitoring/Committee:
- A State level Steering Committee will be constituted to review and monitor and coordinate all matters relating to the implementation of the scheme. The State level Steering Committee headed by Chief Secretary will meet twice in a year (at ACS / Principal Secretary Level).
- State Level Monitoring Committees (Department HODs) will be constituted under the Chairmanship of the Director of Social Welfare which will meet once in 3 months and coordinate with all line departments and report periodically to State Level Steering Committee
- District Level Monitoring Committee will be constituted under the Chairmanship of District Collectors which will meet every month and review the progress on a monthly basis.
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