How can apply for Sabuj Sathi

 What is Sabooj Sathi scheme?Eligibility Criteria,Documents, Benefits , Objective, How can  apply for Sabuj Sathi? 

Hon'ble Finance Minister, in his Budget Speech of 2015-2016, announced a scheme for distribution of bicycles to an estimated 40 lakh students studying in classes IX to XII in Government and Government Aided Schools and Madrasahs of the State.

Sabooj Sathi is a scheme of West Bengal government for distribution of bi-cycles to estimated 40 lakh students of class IX to XII studying in Govt. run and Govt. aided Schools and Madrashas. The scheme was launched in September 2015.

Eligibility Criteria of Sabooj Sathi Scheme:-

Applicant must be permanent resident of West Bengal

Student it must be studying in class 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th

The students must be studying in government run or government aided schools or madrasahs

Documentary required:-

Aadhar card

Student’s ID card

Ration card

Residence certificate

Mobile number

Passport size photograph

Benefits of the Sabooj Sati prakalpa:-

The biggest advantage of using this software is that it provides great convenience for students who cannot afford a private car for each class. This program will definitely help reduce the dropout rate in Bengal. Using this program, students also gain the confidence to drive vehicles in school. The prime minister also said that he would prepare another application to provide students with another 10 million bicycles. West Bengal students can travel to school in a comfortable, environmentally friendly vehicle. This will be a very big step towards the implementation of the program in the country.

Objective of Sabooj Sathi Prakalpa:-

1.The objective of the scheme is very simple.

2.To encourage the students to go to school.

3.To motivate in studying both boys and girls.

4.To promote environment friendly means of transportation.

 5.To encourage the students to continue higher studies.

 6.To balance between rich and poor Students.

Sabuj Sathi Application Form

 Students are not required to participate in this program. The school administration sends a list of students. Then I sent the bike to school. Then teachers and volunteers distributed bicycles to the students.

How can  apply for Sabuj Sathi?

Visit the official website of Sabooj Sathi portal.

The home page will open before you.

On the homepage, you are required to click on download option.

Now you have to click on SOP SABOOJ SATHI.

As soon as you click on this link the document will open in front of you.

Process followed:-

Procurement of bicycles was through E-Tender as per existing norms of the State Government.

Bicycle specifications include Standard accessories – Front Basket, Carrier, Stand, Full-half chain cover, bell. Overall IS specification - IS 10613-2004. Bi-cycles procured in phase-II and phase-III will bear 10 special reflectors in accordance with the advisory issued by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India for rider’s safety.

Students’ records are entered on-line through Sabooj Sathi portal by the schools, validated thereafter by Sub Inspectors of Schools, Additional District Inspectors / District Inspectors of Schools.

Block Development Officers perform the task of creating delivery points and tagging schools to finalise delivery point-wise requirement of Boys & Girls bicycles.

Suppliers are given opportunity through Sabooj Sathi portal to enter consignment details so that those can be tracked by the officials of State Government.

Schools generated Distribution record from their individual log-in facility. Finally, the schools uploaded data like date of distribution, bi-cycle brand, Bi-cycle frame No. (Unique), particulars of student etc.

District-wise, Block wise and individual student wise Distribution records are made available in the public domain in the Sabooj Sathi portal on real time basis.