Food Bill for ST Students

Food bill for S.T. Students living in college attached hostels

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Department: TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Nodal department: TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Scheduled Tribe Students, College Students

Tags: Food Assistance, Education, Scheduled Tribe, Financial Help, College Students, Hostel, Gujarat, Government Scheme

Details

This scheme provides financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe (S.T.) students residing in college-affiliated hostels. Eligible students receive a monthly food bill allowance of Rs. 1500 for a duration of 10 months, totaling Rs. 15,000. The scheme aims to support the educational needs of these students by alleviating their financial burden related to food expenses.

Benefits

  • - Monthly food bill allowance of Rs. 1500
  • Total assistance of Rs. 15,000 for 10 months
  • Financial help for S.T. students in college hostels
  • Monthly food bill allowance of Rs. 1500
  • Total assistance of Rs. 15,000 for 10 months
  • Financial help for S.T. students in college hostels

Eligibility

Scheduled Tribe students studying in college-affiliated hostels. No specific income limit for family income, but individual income limit is Rs. 600,000.

Application Process

Online

  1. Visit Digital Gujarat
  2. Fill out the online application form
  3. Attach required documents: Aadhar Card, Bank Details, Copy of Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque, Caste Certificate, Food Bill Receipt, Mark Sheet
  4. Submit the application online

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status