Women’s rights have been a constant issue ever since we constituted ourselves as a republic government. With societal bias seeping into the constitution, women have had it tough since the very beginning. However, with changing times come the winds of change which bring along women’s rights and opportunities leading to a fairer, more gender-balanced world.

The government of Rajasthan, a state too plagued with backward notions about the societal position of women, has initiated a scheme to battle this social issue – the Rajasthan Gargi Puraskar 2020.

What is the Gargi Award scheme?

The Rajasthan Gargi Puraskar scheme is a state scheme promising young girls who study well and score 75% and above in class 10th and 12th in the state board exams a sum of ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 and they would be felicitated to celebrate their hard work and efforts.

How to apply for the Rajasthan Gargi Puraskar Scheme?

In order to apply for the scheme to avail of the benefits the scheme offers, here is how one can go about the process:

What is the eligibility for the Gargi Puraskar?

In order to be eligible for the Gargi Puraskar, the following criteria need to be met:

  1. The applicant should secure 75% or more in either class 10 or class 12.
  2. The student must have a class 12 or class 10 certificate from the school
  3. The student should have a bank account – the prize money will be directly sent to the student’s bank account only
  4. The marks table should be sent along with the filled form to the state department for verification.

In conclusion

With this scheme in place, girls in Rajasthan have a motivating factor to work hard towards their board exams. The financial boost will help young girls finance their further studies and make a living for themselves.