Uttar Pradesh Launches 'One KGBV, One Sport' Scheme for Girls
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | 'One KGBV, One Sport' Scheme |
| Launched By | Uttar Pradesh Government |
| Objective | Enhance sporting talent of girls in Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls Schools (KGBVs) and prepare them for national-level competitions. |
| Target Group | Girls from backward and underprivileged communities studying in KGBVs. |
| Implementation | Two KGBV schools from each of the 73 districts (except Kanpur Dehat) included in the pilot project. |
| Sports Selection | A sports committee in each school will select sports based on students' interest and available resources. |
| Training & Support | Special sports training by experts, health check-ups, nutrition programs, and health awareness initiatives. Former national/international players to motivate students; awards for exceptional performers. |
| Partnerships | State and national sports associations and corporate groups to provide sports equipment and facilities. |
| KGBV Scheme | Launched by Government of India in August 2004 to provide quality education to girls from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities in educationally backward blocks (EBBs). |
| Eligibility | Girls aged 10-18 from disadvantaged backgrounds or low female literacy areas; 75% seats reserved for SC, ST, OBC, and minorities; 25% for girls below the poverty line. |
| Scope | Focuses on areas with low female literacy, high out-of-school girls, and scattered settlements unsuitable for schools. |
| Current Status | At least one KGBV school established in each EBB, offering education with residential facilities for girls from classes VI to XII. |