Question 1

I am a student from a weaver family seeking higher education support. How much financial incentive can I receive through this scheme?

Accepted Answer

You can receive a financial incentive of ₹20,000/- as an encouragement award. This amount is provided only for the first year of your course after you submit the verified photocopy of your admission fee receipt along with the prescribed application form.

Question 2

When was this educational incentive scheme for weaver families launched and who implements it?

Accepted Answer

The scheme was launched in 2012-13 and is implemented by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Union Limited, Raipur. It aims to encourage and motivate talented students from weaver families to pursue higher education.

Question 3

I want to apply for the higher education incentive. What professional courses are covered under this scheme?

Accepted Answer

The scheme covers professional courses including Engineering, Medical, Chartered Accountancy (CA), and Master of Business Administration (MBA). You must secure admission in the first year of any of these courses in a government college to be eligible.

Question 4

My father is a weaver. Am I eligible for the education award if I get admission to a private college for engineering?

Accepted Answer

No, you are not eligible. The scheme specifically mentions that you must secure admission in a government college. Private college admissions are not covered under this scheme regardless of the course you're pursuing.

Question 5

Is the financial assistance provided for the entire duration of my professional course or just for a specific period?

Accepted Answer

The financial assistance is provided only for the first year of your course. The scheme does not mention any extension or renewal of the incentive for subsequent years of your professional course.

Question 6

My mother is a member of a weaver cooperative society. Does this make me eligible for the higher education incentive?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you are eligible if your mother is a regular member of a weaver cooperative society that is affiliated to the State Handloom Union, Raipur. The scheme specifically mentions that the student's mother or father must be a regular member.

Question 7

My uncle is a member of a weaver cooperative society. As his nephew, am I eligible to apply for the higher education incentive?

Accepted Answer

No, you are not eligible. The scheme defines a weaver family specifically as husband, wife, and their children. As a nephew, you do not fall under this definition, so you cannot apply for the incentive.

Question 8

Who decides whether I am eligible for the higher education incentive after I submit my application?

Accepted Answer

A selection committee consisting of the Deputy/Assistant Director of the District Handloom Office and a nominated President/Representative of a weaver society in your district will review your application. This committee verifies applications and selects eligible students.

Question 9

My father earns income from weaving and other agricultural activities. Am I still eligible for the higher education incentive?

Accepted Answer

You are eligible only if more than 50% of your father's income comes from weaving. The document specifically mentions that the parent's income should be more than 50% from weaving to qualify for this incentive.

Question 10

Where should I submit my completed application form for the higher education incentive program?

Accepted Answer

You should submit your completed application form to the concerned Primary Weaver Cooperative Society where your parent is a member. The society will verify your details, complete their formalities, and add their remarks before forwarding it.

Question 11

What information do I need to provide about my educational background in the application?

Accepted Answer

You need to provide details about the board examination you passed, the total marks/percentage you obtained, and the name of the school from which you passed the examination. You must also attach a verified photocopy of your marksheet.

Question 12

I am from a weaver family but my parents are not members of any cooperative society. Can I still apply for the incentive?

Accepted Answer

The scheme requires that your mother/father must be a regular member of a weaver cooperative society that is affiliated with the State Handloom Union, Raipur to be eligible.

Question 13

What action will the District Handloom Office take after receiving my application?

Accepted Answer

The District Handloom Office will compile all received applications and organize a selection committee meeting. The committee will review your application, verify the details, and if found eligible, they will recommend your name with Form-2 to the Managing Director.

Question 14

Do I need to submit my actual marksheet and fee receipt or will photocopies suffice?

Accepted Answer

You need to submit verified photocopies, not the originals. The scheme specifically mentions that you must submit a verified photocopy of your marksheet and admission fee receipt along with the application form.

Level	State/ UT
Scheme type	—
Category	Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Cash
Application mode	Offline

The student must be from a family of weavers who are members of Primary Weaver Cooperative Societies affiliated to the State Handloom Union, Raipur.
The student must be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
The student's mother/father must be a regular member of a weaver cooperative society.
The student must have secured admission in the first year of Engineering/Medical/CA/MBA course in any government college.
More than 50% of the parent's income should be from weaving.
_Weaver family refers to husband, wife, and their children._

Uchch Shiksha Puraskar Yojana(USPY)

About USPY

Provider

Chhattisgarh State Government

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