RVY: Great news for the children of farmers from the state government! Eligible students can now apply online for scholarships under the ‘Raitha Vidyanidhi’ scheme for the current academic year. The Government of Karnataka launched this scheme to support the educational development of farmers’ children, enabling farmers who rely on agriculture for their livelihood to avail themselves of its benefits to cover their children’s educational expenses.

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Students pursuing various courses—ranging from grades 8, 9, and 10 to PUC, Diploma, ITI, general degree, postgraduate degree, Engineering, LLB, Paramedical, B.Pharm, Nursing, and other professional courses—can avail benefits under the ‘Raitha Vidyanidhi’ scheme (RVY); the scholarship amount is determined based on the specific course.

This scheme was implemented with the aim of providing greater encouragement to the children of landless agricultural laborers; under this initiative, students can receive scholarships ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹11,000, depending on their course of study. In this article, we will explore the complete details regarding how to apply for the scheme, the required documents, and the specific scholarship amounts allocated for each course.

Overview of the Raitha Vidyanidhi Scheme:

Scheme Name	Raitha Vidyanidhi Scheme (RVY)
Implementing Government	Government of Karnataka
Launch Date	August 7, 2021
Eligible Beneficiaries	Children of farmers in the state
Scholarship Amount	₹2,000 to ₹11,000
Eligible Courses	Classes 8, 9, and 10, PUC, Diploma, ITI, General Degree, Postgraduate Degree, Engineering, LLB, Paramedical, B.Pharm, Nursing, and other professional courses
Application Method	Online
Official Website	SSP Portal

Background of the Raitha Vidyanidhi Scheme:

The Raitha Vidyanidhi Scheme (RVY) is an ambitious initiative launched by the Government of Karnataka on August 7, 2026, aimed at the educational development of the children of the state’s farmers. The primary objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the children of landless agricultural laborers, thereby helping to realize their dreams of pursuing higher education.

Under this scheme, benefits are available to female students from farming families studying in classes 8, 9, and 10, as well as to students pursuing studies in registered educational institutions after completing SSLC. Eligible students can receive scholarships ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹11,000, depending on their course, and the funds are deposited directly into their bank accounts without the involvement of any intermediaries.

Details of the scholarship available under the Raitha Vidyanidhi scheme:

Major courses	Scholarship amount (for students)	Scholarship amount (for female students)
Classes 8, 9, and 10	–	Rs. 2000/-
PUC, ITI, and Diploma	Rs. 2500/-	Rs. 3000/-
BA, B.Com, B.Sc, and other general degree courses	Rs. 5000/-	Rs. 5500/-
LLB, Paramedical, B.Pharm, Nursing, and other professional courses	Rs. 7500/-	Rs. 8000/-
MBBS, BE, B.Tech, and all postgraduate degree courses	Rs. 10,000/-	Rs. 11,000/-

Objectives of the Scheme:

Encouraging Girls’ Education:

The Government of Karnataka aims to promote girls’ education and pave the way for their self-reliance by providing scholarships to students—particularly those in classes 8, 9, and 10—under the ‘Raitha Vidyanidhi’ scheme (RVY).

Encouraging Higher Education:

The scheme aims to realize the higher education aspirations of farmers’ children by providing scholarships tailored to their chosen courses of study.

Reducing Dropout Rates:

By providing financial assistance under the ‘Raitha Vidyanidhi’ scheme (RVY), the initiative seeks to prevent talented children of farmers from being deprived of higher education due to financial hardship.

Alleviating Financial Burden:

The scheme aims to reduce the financial burden on farmers by providing monetary assistance—commensurate with the specific course—to cover the educational expenses of their children.

Eligibility Criteria:

The students’ parents must own agricultural land.
The students’ parents must be registered on the Agriculture Department’s FRUITS portal.
Parents must possess a valid FRUITS ID.
The students must be permanent residents of Karnataka.
The students must be pursuing their studies at a recognized educational institution or board.
Candidates must have passed the previous academic year.
The students’ bank accounts must be linked to their Aadhaar cards.
In the current academic year, students must be pursuing studies in Classes 8, 9, and 10, PUC, Diploma, ITI, General Degree, Postgraduate Degree, Engineering, LLB, Paramedical, B.Pharm, Nursing, or other professional courses.
The annual family income must not exceed ₹8 lakhs.

Required documents:

Student’s Aadhaar card
Parent’s Aadhaar card
Current academic year college admission documents
Parent’s FRUITS ID
Previous year’s marks card
Caste and income certificate
Bank account details
Passport-size photograph
Other necessary documents

Application Procedure:

Eligible students should first visit the official SSP website.
Navigate to the ‘Application Corner’ section on the homepage and click on ‘New Registration’.
Complete the registration process using details such as your Aadhaar card number and mobile number.
Log in using your registration number and password.
Fill in all the required information, including personal details, academic records, details of the course currently being pursued, and other relevant particulars.
Upload all the necessary documents, such as your Aadhaar card and the previous year’s marks card.
Review all the entered details carefully and click the ‘Submit’ button to submit the application.

Important Links:

Official Website Link	Click here
Official PDF Link	Click here

Conclusion:

The Government of Karnataka has implemented the ‘Raitha Vidyanidhi’ scheme (RVY) to provide financial assistance to the children of farmers facing financial hardship; under this scheme, eligible students can receive scholarships ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹11,000, depending on their course. Women aspiring to pursue higher education should avail themselves of the benefits of this scheme and turn their dreams into reality.

Raita Vidyanidhi scheme Online Application

RVY: Great news for farmers’ children! Under the Raita Vidyanidhi Scheme, a scholarship of ₹11,000 is available. Apply today!