Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme is a girl education initiative launched by the Punjab government in 2011-12. It aims to encourage girls from economically weaker backgrounds to continue their education. The scheme focuses on removing financial barriers to education for girls across Punjab. It is named after Mai Bhago, a historical female warrior, to inspire girls toward empowerment through education.
What You Get
- Free or subsidized cycles for girl students to facilitate school attendance
- Support for continuing education at secondary and higher secondary levels
- Encouragement of girls' participation in education through welfare benefits
- Focus on reducing school dropout rates among girls
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Female only
- Age: 1–100 years
- Residence: Punjab residents only
- Girl students studying in schools in Punjab
- Students from economically weaker sections of society
- Regular school attendees
- Specific age and class criteria as per government guidelines (typically middle and high school students)
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. School Enrollment Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Residence Proof
- 5. Bank Account Details
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Punjab
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- Female
- Age Group
- 1–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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