Kadi (Gujarat), July 15 (ANI): Meet Chelsi and Ved, Class 12 science students from Kadi, Gujarat, whose dreams of becoming a pharmacist and agricultural researcher are now within reach, thanks to the Namo Saraswati Yojana. Launched in 2024 by the Gujarat Government under CM Bhupendra Patel, the scheme provides ₹25,000 over two years to Class 11–12 science students from low-income families. The funds are deposited directly into the mothers’ accounts, empowering women and supporting education. With a ₹250 crore budget, over 1.38 lakh students have already benefited. By removing financial barriers, the scheme is shaping a future driven by science, innovation, and equal opportunity across Gujarat.
00:00Meet 16-year-old Chelsea, a Class 12 science student from Sarva Vidyalya High School in
00:12Kadhi in Gujarat. She dreams of pursuing bachelors in pharmacy. Her father works in a private sector
00:21job and despite a limited income, does everything he can to support Chelsea's big dreams. In this
00:28journey, a strong ally in helping her dreams take flight has been the visionary initiative
00:34of the Gujarat government, the Namus Saraswati Yojana. An added positive aspect is that the
00:41financial assistance is directly credited to Chelsea's mother's bank account, empowering
00:48her as a key supporter in Chelsea's educational journey.
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01:29Led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, this scheme is not just promoting science, it is
01:34shaping future innovators.
01:37This scheme ensures that financial assistance is directly deposited into the bank account
01:43of student's mother.
01:45Today, we are going to be able to do the knowledge of the human power and the human power and the human power.
02:01Launched in 2024, the Namu Sariswati Yoshna supports science students of classes 11th and 12th
02:10under GSHS-EB or CBSE.
02:13Students scoring at least 50% in class 10th with an annual family income of up to Rs. 6,00,00,
02:23received Rs. 25,000 over 2 years, Rs. 1,000 per month and Rs. 5,000 upon passing class 12th.
02:33In 2024 to 25, Rs. 100 crore have benefited Rs. 1,38,00,00 students.
02:41With a Rs. 250 crore budget, the scheme is driving science education across Gujarat.
02:51Chelsea's classmate Ved Patel dreams of becoming an agricultural researcher.
03:05His father works at a tile company and thanks to the scheme, Ved can now study without financial worries.
03:12His mother, a homemaker shares her heartfelt relief and says she feels truly relieved that her son is getting the support he needs.
03:22My name is Sariswati
03:23My name is Sariswati
03:32From Kadi to all of Gujarat, the Namu Sariswati Yojana, the Namu Sariswati Yojana, the homemaker shares her heartfelt relief and says she feels truly relieved that her son is getting the support he needs.
03:42From Kadi to all of Gujarat, the Namu Sariswati Yojana is unlocking science dreams.
04:04For students like Chelsea and Ved, financial barriers no longer block their path.
04:10Gujarat is nurturing a new generation ready to lead the future in science and innovation.
