Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV)

iAbout This Scheme

Launched in July 2004 (pilot concept from 1997), KGBV established residential schools at upper primary level (Classes 6-8) for girls from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities in educationally backward blocks. Each KGBV had 100 seats and an attached hostel. The scheme was integrated into the Samagra Shiksha framework in 2018-19 and expanded to Class 12. The original standalone KGBV scheme is considered historical.

🎁Key Benefits

• Residential schooling (Classes 6-8) for marginalised girls
• Free board, lodging, and education
• 100-seat residential hostels in each block
• Priority to ST/SC/OBC/minority girls and girls from BPL families

✅Eligibility Criteria

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  Scheme restructured under Samagra Shiksha 2018 — historical archive

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions