The Directorate of Education (DoE) has announced disbursement of an amount of Rs 1,100 per students, to approximately 8,200 students of Class I and III, towards purchase of school uniforms and raincoats.
The eligible student from the government primary schools will receive the financial benefit through the Aadhaar-based payment system (ABPS). Since last year, the DoE has adopted a directed benefit transfer mechanism for the scheme which was renamed as “Goa Mukhyamantri Shiksha Suvidha Yojana’.
The ADEIs and heads of the government primary schools are directed to expedite the process of verification and disbursement of funds by July 15.
According to the circular issued by Director Shailesh Zingade, a total amount of Rs 90.20 lakh has been credited to the HDFC Bank account of the DoE by the government for disbursement.
As per the scheme, each student will get Rs 600 for the purchase of school uniforms and Rs 500 for raincoats.
Parents and guardians have been requested to coordinate with their respective schools and ensure submission of Aadhaar cards linked with bank accounts for the seamless transfer of the grants.
The director has urged all concerned officials to treat the implementation of this scheme as “Top Priority.”
