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For storage of books and contingencies etc., the cost of steel almirah for storing books of each
Book Bank including contingencies like transportation etc. the following expenses are
admissible:

(i) Rs. 2000 or actual cost whichever is less.
(ii) 5% of the grant may be earmarked for expenses on binding, stitching etc.

Note: The said sets of books also include Braille Books, Talking Books, and Cassettes for the
visually Handicapped students.

III. The Book Banks are to be set up in all the recognized colleges/institutions where these
courses are being offered as recognized courses.
IV. Purchase of books for these Book Banks will be restricted to the prescribed text books for
the entire courses.
V. The State Governments may constitute Expert Groups consisting of members from
selected colleges/educational institutions of different regions to decide the adequate
number of text books in a set (not reference books) required for each course.
VI. The life period of one set of books has been fixed at 3 years. Thereafter the books may be

disposed of by the institutions in the same manner as the books in the library subject to
the guidelines, if any, of the State Government/UT Administration in this regard.
VII. These books are to be supplied to SC students in installments, depending on the course,
semester structure etc.
VIII. The following rules shall govern the distribution of books to the students:
(i) Each SC student will be provided with an identity card for this purpose.
(ii) Each SC student will be required to submit requisition for borrowing books from the
Book Bank in a form to be provided for this purpose.

(iii) The books would be returned to the Book Bank at the end of each term. The Principal
of the college/institution will make every effort to ensure that those students who
complete their course or those who drop out in the middle return the books
belonging to the Book Bank.
(iv) It is the responsibility of the student concerned to maintain the books supplied to
them from the Book Bank, in good condition.
(v) Any case of loss or damage to the books would attract penalty. In case of serious
damage or loss of books, the student concerned will have to bear the cost of the book.
VII. Selection of Candidates

3. All the eligible Scheduled Caste candidates will be given scholarships subject to the
application of Means Test prescribed in this Scheme.

a) Candidates belonging to one State but studying in other State will be awarded
scholarships by the State to which they belong or
b) Students domiciled in a State/UT but holding SC Certificate in other State/UT can avail
scholarship in State/UT of domicile subject to verification of the SC certificate from
State where it was issued. The conditions of domicile will be as determined by the
State/UT as the case may be. The domicile State/UT shall keep the parent State
informed with all particulars.

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