New Akanksha Education Loan for Denotified Tribes Gujarat
Overview
The New Akanksha Scheme is an educational loan programme run by the Gujarat Nomadic and De-notified Tribes Development Corporation (GNDTDC). It supports students from Denotified Tribe (DNT) backgrounds in pursuing higher education by providing affordable loans.
Objective
The scheme ensures that talented students from historically marginalised DNT communities are not deprived of education due to lack of funds. It helps them access professional, technical, and higher education courses that can change their life trajectory.
Benefits
- Education loan at subsidised interest rates
- Covers tuition fees, hostel charges, and other education-related expenses
- Moratorium period during the course plus a grace period after completion
- Special preference for girl students and first-generation learners
Eligibility
- Must belong to a Denotified Tribe recognised by the Gujarat government
- Permanent resident of Gujarat
- Must have secured admission to a recognised educational institution
- Family income must be within the prescribed limit
- Students pursuing professional or technical courses are given priority
Exclusions
- Students from communities not classified as DNT in Gujarat are not eligible
- Courses not recognised by a government body or university are excluded
- Students already receiving full financial support from other government schemes
- Those who have previously defaulted on GNDTDC loans
Application Process
- Visit the nearest GNDTDC district office in Gujarat
- Obtain the New Akanksha Scheme application form
- Complete the form and attach the required documents
- Submit the application before the prescribed deadline
- The Corporation verifies eligibility and sanctions the loan
- Loan is disbursed directly to the institution or the student’s account
Documents Required
- DNT community certificate from competent authority
- Aadhaar card and domicile certificate of Gujarat
- Admission letter from the recognised institution
- Fee structure from the college or university
- Income certificate of parents or guardians
- Bank account details and recent photographs
