The Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship 2025 is a flagship initiative by the Skill Development & Technical Education Department, Government of Odisha, aimed at empowering girl students through technical education. This scheme encourages girls from various socio-economic backgrounds to pursue ITI courses and secure future employment opportunities.
Girls from General, SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, and EBC categories who enroll in ITI trades in Odisha are eligible for this scholarship. The scheme ensures financial support covering admission fees, hostel fees, uniforms, and maintenance allowances, promoting retention and success in vocational education.
Key Highlights
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Scheme Name: Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship
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Launched By: Skill Development & Technical Education Department, Government of Odisha
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Applicable For: Girl students pursuing ITI/Polytechnic/Diploma courses
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Academic Year: 2025-26
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Beneficiaries: Girls from General, SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, EBC categories
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Mode of Application: Online via Odisha State Scholarship Portal
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Scholarship Disbursal Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Benefits
• Reimbursement of Admission & Hostel Fee
• Maintenance Allowance:
– ₹1500/month for Hosteller
– ₹500/month for Day Scholars
• Uniform Cost: ₹3000 reimbursable
• Apprenticeship Training Support:
– ₹1000/month for in-state apprenticeships
– ₹1500/month for out-of-state apprenticeships
• Post-Placement Support: ₹5000 after completing 6 months of job outside Odisha
• Differential Amounts will be paid if the student is already availing of other scholarships (like SC/ST/OBC/PwD, etc.)
Eligibility Criteria
• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha
• Must be a girl student belonging to the General, SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, or EBC categories
• Must be enrolled in ITI/ITC/Polytechnic/Diploma courses in any trade
• Should not be availing duplicate scholarships from the same scheme (except for differential payments)
Application Process (Online)
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Visit the Odisha State Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Click on “Registration”.
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Read instructions, agree to the terms, and proceed
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Enter your Aadhaar number and verify via OTP
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Fill in the registration details and click Register
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Log in with your credentials and go to “Apply.”
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Choose the Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship scheme
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Fill the application form carefully
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Upload the required documents
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Submit the form and take a printout for reference
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card of the student
• Income Certificate of parent/guardian
• Caste Certificate of the student
• Bank passbook copy with IFSC and account number
• Passport-size photograph
• Self-declaration certificate
• College/Institution ID card
• Marksheet of the last exam passed
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is eligible for the SUDAKSHYA Scholarship?
1. The applicant should be a citizen of Odisha state.
2. Applicant must belong to the General/ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/EBC category.
3. Applicant should be pursuing ITI or ITC - What are the benefit?s
1. Reimbursement of Admission and Hostel Fee
2. Maintenance Allowances will be given of Rs1500/- per month for Hosteller and @Rs500/- for Day Scholar.
3. Reimbursable cost of uniform Rs. 3000/-.
4. Benefits will directly transfer to the bank account of the student
5. Maintenance Allowances shall be released on a half-yearly basis.
6. ST, SC, OBC, Minority, Children of BOC Workers, PwD, MCP, Merit, and such other stipend/scholarship holders will get differential amounts only.
7. Maintenance Allowances@Rs1000/- per month for Apprenticeship Training after ITIinside the state and Rs1500/- per month for outside the state
8. 1 Month Maintenance Allowances of Rs5000/- after completion of 6 months on Jobsoutside the State - Which documents are required while applying for the application
1. Aadhaar Card of the student
2. CollegIDrd of the Student
3. Copy of the passbook of the Bank account with the account number and IFSC code of the bank branch
Income Certificate of the Parent/ Guardian
4. The Marksheet of the last exam passed
5. Passport-size Photograph of a student
6. Self-Declaration Certificate of the student - What is the application procedure?
Visit the official website and follow the further steps.URL https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/home - How to check the status of the application ?
1. To check the status, students have to go to the official website of the state scholarship portal.
2. The homepage of the website will open on the screen.
3. Now, from the homepage, you have to click on the Know Your Status option.
4. A new page will open where you have to select the search type as application status or complaint status.
5. Select according to your search requirement and enter further details.
6. Now, click on the search option.
7. The application details will open on the screen.