National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE)
- F Funding Initiative/Portfolio
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Key Information
The centrally sponsored “National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE)” was launched in May 2008, to give incentives to students enrolled in class IX. The scheme is now boarded on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The objective of the scheme is to establish an enabling environment to promote enrolment and reduce dropout of girls belonging to SC/ST communities in secondary schools and ensure their retention up to 18 years of age.
Lead Implementing Government(s)
Location(s)
South Asia
India
Activity URL
Government Affiliation
Government-affiliated programYears
2008 -
Partner(s)
Not applicable or unknown
Ministry Affiliation
Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of EducationFunder(s)
Not applicable or unknown
COVID-19 Response
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NationalMeets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES
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Education areas
Attainment
- Secondary completion
- Secondary Enrollment
Cross-cutting areas
Not applicable or unknown
Program participants
Target Audience(s)
Girls in school
Age
11 - 16
School Enrolment Status
All in school
School Level
- Lower secondary
- Upper secondary
Other populations reached
Not applicable or unknown
Participants include
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Program Approaches Back to Top
Reducing economic barriers
- Scholarships/stipends for school fees
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
- Increased secondary school completion
- Increased secondary school enrolment
- Reduced absenteeism
Cross-cutting goals
Not applicable or unknown