Scholarship
Free Shoe and Bag Scheme(FSBS)
Overview
About FSBS
The Free Shoe and Bag Scheme is a State scheme run by the Department of Education, Government of Uttarakhand. It gives eligible school students a cash grant to buy a pair of shoes and a school bag, paid straight into a bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer rather than handed out as physical goods.
It is meant for children in Classes 1 to 8 who study in the state's government and government-aided schools. The grant is set at one rate for the lower primary grades and a higher rate for the upper primary grades.
The purpose is to cover two small, recurring start-of-year costs for families: a pair of shoes and a school bag. The support is a fixed cash grant provided each academic year to students who remain eligible.
Sources: myScheme (Government of India) – Free Shoe and Bag Scheme · Yojana Info – Uttarakhand Free School Bag and Shoes Scheme
Who runs it
Provider
Basic Education Department, Government Of Uttarakhand
State / UT Government
Department Of Education · Basic Education Department, Government Of Uttarakhand
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant must be a student of Classes 1 to 8 studying in any government or non-government aided school in Uttarakhand. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided for purchasing shoes and bags for boys and girls as follows:
- ₹318/- per student for Classes 1 to 5
- ₹462/- per student for Classes 6 to 8
- The amount is transferred directly to the students' account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
FSBS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.