00:00Across Gujarat, young girls are being empowered through education thanks to the Namo Lakshmi
00:10Yojana. Launched in February 2024 by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the scheme supports
00:18girls from low-income families in classes 9th to 12th, removing financial hurdles to learning.
00:25Meet 16-year-old Shriya Rabari, a class 11th comma student. Her father works in a hospital
00:36lab. With help from the Namo Lakshmi Yojana, she is now pursuing her dream of becoming a
00:42chartered accountant without financial stress. For her parents, the scheme brings not just
00:51financial relief, but peace of mind, knowing their daughter can continue her education
00:57without worry.
00:59In the Namo Lakshmi Yojana, I get a lot of skills. I also get a lot of skills from studying.
01:06I also get a lot of skills from studying. I get a lot of skills from studying. I want to
01:15become a teacher in the past. My skills are my skills from studying. I get a lot of skills from
01:21learning. I come to school now. And not always, because of my skills, I have always been
01:29able to get a lot of skills from studying.
01:33With a 1250 crore rupees budget, the scheme gives girls up to 50,000 rupees over four years.
02:01They receive monthly support, 500 rupees per month in classes 9th and 10th and 750 rupees in classes 11th and 12th.
02:11In addition, students receive 10,000 rupees after clearing class 10th and 15,000 rupees upon passing class 12th board exams.
02:31They receive 50,000 rupees per month in class 10th and 15,000 rupees per month.
02:39Thakur Riddhi Kamleshji, the eldest of four daughters, is another beneficiary.
02:44Her father is a daily wage construction worker.
02:47For Riddhi, this support opens the door to new dreams for herself and her entire family.
02:54For Riddhi, this support opens the door to new dreams.
03:24The Namo Lakshmi Yojana is more than a financial aid.
03:30It's Gujarat's commitment to girls' right to education and a brighter, more equitable future for all.
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