To make technical training accessible for underprivileged students and promote skill-based education, the Department of Technical Education, Himachal Pradesh, has implemented the Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for ITI Level. This scheme is aimed at supporting Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Class (OBC) students by providing them with monthly financial aid while they pursue technical courses at Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state.
The scholarship ensures that promising trainees from disadvantaged backgrounds are not held back by financial constraints and are able to learn skills that can help them earn a respectable livelihood.
Key Highlights
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Scheme Name: Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for ITI Level
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Launched By: Department of Technical Education, Himachal Pradesh
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Target Beneficiaries: SC/ST/OBC Students enrolled in ITIs
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Scholarship Amount: ₹250 per month
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Application Mode: Online via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
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Attendance Requirement: Minimum 80% attendance for eligibility
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Scholarship Duration: Full course duration (excluding periods of unauthorized absence)
Benefits
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Monthly Scholarship: ₹250 per month for eligible trainees
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Disbursement: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student’s bank account
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Adjustment Clause: If the trainee is receiving any stipend from another government organization, the scholarship amount will be adjusted accordingly
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible under the Technical Education Scholarship Scheme, the applicant must:
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Be a bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh
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Belong to the SC, ST, or OBC category as recognized by the Himachal Pradesh Government
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Be enrolled in a recognized ITI or Women’s ITI within Himachal Pradesh
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Maintain a minimum of 80% attendance
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Not be absent without authorization during any part of the training
Application Process
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply (Online via NSP Portal)
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Visit the NSP Portal: Go to https://scholarships.gov.in
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New Registration: Click on “New Registration” and fill in your details carefully
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Student Login: Use your generated Student Registration ID to log in under the “Fresh Application” section
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Fill Application Form: Complete the form with personal, academic, and bank details
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Upload Documents: Upload required documents in the specified format and size
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Final Submission: Click “Submit” and note your application reference number for tracking
Documents Required
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Recent passport-size photograph
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Aadhaar Card (UID/EID No)
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Bonafide Certificate as a Himachali resident
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Caste Certificate issued by a Tehsildar or a higher officer
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Previous year result card (from Matric onwards)
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Bank passbook or latest bank statement
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Any other document as specified by the authorities
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of awarding this scholarship is two-fold, firstly to improve the quality of training by attracting promising trainees belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Classes, who otherwise would not be in a position to pursue training due to financial constraints and secondly to popularize technical training among these categories, so as to make them able to earn their livelihood respectably and honourably. - Which is the implementing department of this scheme?
Department of Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial Training, Himachal Pradesh - Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?
The students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC Categories studying in the I.T.Is and I.T.Is for women in Himachal Pradesh, who are bonafide Himachali, and as per categories notified by the State Government, shall be eligible for the grant of these scholarships. - Is this scholarship scheme only for the students of Himachal Pradesh?
Yes, only those students shall be eligible for the award of scholarships who are Bonafide Himachali. - What is the benefit of the scheme?
The scholarships shall be paid at the rate of ₹250/- per month per trainee subject to the condition that the corresponding decrease shall be affected in the rate of scholarship if the trainees receive a stipend from any other department of the Government or any organization. - What should be the percentage of attendance to receive the scholarship?
A minimum of 80% attendance should be maintained by the trainees during their training to receive the scholarship. - For how long will a student receive a scholarship?
The student will receive the scholarship for the entire period of his/her training. - Are the distance learning/training courses permitted under this scheme?
No, distance learning/training courses are permitted under this scheme. - How to apply for this scholarship?
Online submission of the application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/
