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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Gujarat.
Official state nodal department overseeing Education & Learning schemes and citizen benefits in Gujarat.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 16 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat administers 16 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Foreign Higher Education Study Loan Scheme Gujarat (SC, ST, SEBC & EBC), Gujarat Dr. Ambedkar Overseas Study Loan Scheme for Higher Education, Gujarat Gyan Shakti Residential Schools for Meritorious Rural Students, and 13 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://gujaratindia.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Low-interest education loan of up to ₹15 Lakh at 4% simple interest for master and doctoral studies abroad provided through direct benefit transfer.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Provides highly concessional foreign study loans up to Rs 15 lakh at a nominal 4% interest rate for postgraduate education abroad.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
State-of-the-art public-private partnership residential schools providing free premier CBSE education from Class 6 to 12.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Massive World Bank-funded transformation upgrading 20,000 schools with smart classrooms, computer coding labs, and modern sports infrastructure.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Direct financial scholarship providing Rs 50,000 across 4 years of secondary education to eliminate female school dropout.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Promotes STEM education among girls through direct monthly cash incentives totaling Rs 25,000 across higher secondary schooling.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Provides monthly stipends of Rs 25,000 and contingency grants for doctoral scholars to foster high-impact academic and industrial research.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Platform connecting government schools with diaspora donors, CSR partners, and volunteer educators to enhance learning quality.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Complete 100% tuition fee waiver for girl students admitted to medical, engineering, and professional colleges in Gujarat.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
50% tuition fee subsidy up to ₹2 Lakh, hostel grant of ₹12,000/year, and ₹10,000 book grant for meritorious college students in Gujarat.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Premier merit-cum-means scholarship providing up to 50% tuition fee reimbursement and hostel allowances for higher education.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Higher education financial assistance providing 50% tuition subsidy up to ₹2 Lakh/year, hostel allowance, and book grants for Gujarat students.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
High-speed branded 4G touchscreen tablet computer distributed at token price of ₹1,000 for college first-year students available across districts in Gujarat.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
STEM education scholarship granting ₹25,000 across Classes 11 and 12 for students enrolling in the Science stream in Gujarat schools.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Free brand-new bicycles for Scheduled Caste (SC) and developing caste girl students upon admission to Class 9 available across districts in Gujarat.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
100% state-funded ₹50,000 group accidental death and disability insurance cover for all school children across Gujarat supporting student academic advancement.