Green Passage Scheme
About Green Passage Scheme
Launched in 2016-17, the "Green Passage Scheme" Scheme by the Higher Education Dept., Govt. of Odisha provides free higher education to children without biological or adoptive parents. After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the scheme was revised to as well cover children who lost their both parents or single parent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this scheme, the fees like application fees, admission/readmission fees, tuition fees, examination fees, hostel admission fees, laboratory fees, library fees, college development fees, etc. will be exempted for eligible students. The institutions will also provide free accommodation and food to such students.
Who is Eligible
- The child must qualify as any one of the following:
a) The child should be without biological/adoptive parents OR
b) The child should have lost both the parents OR
c) The child should have lost a single bread-earning parent OR
d) The child should be residing in a Child Care Institution OR under foster care or care of a guardian OR any fit person/ surviving parent. - The annual income of the guardian/ fit person/ surviving parent (from all sources) does not exceed ₹ 8,00,000.
- The student should be pursuing higher education in any Government or Non-Government Higher Education Institution (i.e., College & University). Here "higher education" would mean general/professional/ technical education of at least 1-year duration after Class-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When Was The "Green Passage Scheme" Launched?
The "Green Passage Scheme" was launched in the year 2016-17.
- Which Department Manages This Scheme?
The "Green Passage Scheme" is managed by the Higher Education Dept., Govt. of Odisha.
- What Amendments Were Made To The Scheme During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the scheme was revised to as well cover children who lost their both parents or single parent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- What All Type Of Fees Gets Exempted Through This Scheme?
The fees like application fees, admission/readmission fees, tuition fees, examination fees, hostel admission fees, laboratory fees, library fees, college development fees, etc. will be exempted.
- Are There Any Benefits Other Than Fee Exemption?
Yes, the institutions will also provide free accommodation and food to such students.
- How Will The Fees Be Reimbursed In Case Of Non-Government Aided Colleges?
In the case of Non-Government Aided Colleges, fees will be exempted at the time of admission and would be reimbursed by Government on submission of required documents/vouchers by the institution to Government in Higher Education Department.
- Where Can I Find The Link To The Application Form For The "Green Passage Scheme"?
The Application Form for the "Green Passage Scheme" can be found at -
https://dhe.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2021-06/GREEN%20PASSAGE-4-10.pdf- Is There Any Income-Related Eligibility Criteria For This Scheme?
Yes, the annual income of the guardian/ fit person/ surviving parent (from all sources) does not exceed [?] 8,00,000.
- Is There Any Criteria With Respect To The Type Of Course That The Student Should Be Pursuing In Order To Be Eligible For This Scheme?
Yes, the student should be pursuing higher education in any Government or Non-Government Higher Education Institution (i.e., College & University). Here "higher education" would mean general/professional/ technical education of at least 1-year duration after Class-12.
- What Shall Be The Process Of Application If The Child Is Or Was An Inmate Of A Child Care Institution?
If the child is or was an inmate of a Child Care Institution, the District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) will issue the certificate to avail of the benefits of the Green Passage Scheme.
- Where Can I Find The Format For The Recommendation By Child Welfare Committee?
The recommendation by Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for availing benefits under Green Passage Scheme can be found in Annexure-II of the scheme guidelines.
- What Shall Be The Process Of Application For The Children Of COVID-19 Victims?
In the case of children of COVID-19 victims, they have to submit the Specially Cared Child Certificate/ I-Card for identification and income certificate from the concerned Tahasildar for consideration.
- What Shall Be The Process Of Application Child Is Or Was An Inmate Of A Child Care Institution?
Case 1: If the child is or was an inmate of a Child Care Institution, the District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) will issue the certificate to avail of the benefits of the Green Passage Scheme.
- Is The Death Certificate Of Parent/Parents A Mandatory Document?
Yes, the Death Certificate of the Parent/Parents should be submitted mandatorily along with the application.
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