Scholarship
Printing and Free Distribution of Sanskrit Textbooks(PFDOST)
Overview
About PFDOST
Printing and Free Distribution of Sanskrit Textbooks is a state scholarship scheme for students of Sanskrit schools in Uttarakhand. It covers students from Class 1 through Class 12 and is administered by the state's Department of Sanskrit Education.
The scheme's purpose is to support Sanskrit study at the school level by easing the cost of prescribed Sanskrit textbooks. Eligible students receive annual financial assistance as a cash benefit, with the amount set according to the class they are studying in.
Uttarakhand runs a distinct stream of Sanskrit schools alongside its general schools, and in 2010 it became the first Indian state to adopt Sanskrit as a second official language beside Hindi. This textbook scheme is one part of that wider state support for Sanskrit-medium schooling.
The benefit is meant for individual students enrolled in Sanskrit schools within Uttarakhand, across Classes 1 to 12. Students outside these schools, or in other states, are not covered.
Sources: Printing and Free Distribution of Sanskrit Textbooks – myScheme, Government of India · Uttarakhand – Sanskrit as second official language (2010) – Wikipedia
Who runs it
Provider
Directorate Of Sanskrit Education, Uttarakhand
State / UT Government
Department Of Sanskrit Education · Directorate Of Sanskrit Education, Uttarakhand
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The students studying in Classes 1 to 12 at Sanskrit schools across Uttarakhand are eligible. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Each student is provided annual financial assistance under the scheme as follows: Classes 1st to 5th: ₹250/- per student - Classes 6th to 8th: ₹400/- per student - Classes 9th to 10th: ₹600/- per student - Classes 11th to 12th: ₹700/- per student
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
PFDOST – 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.