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Mukhyamantri Anusuchit Jati Evam Anusuchit Janjati Chhatrawas Anudan Yojana

Launched by the SC and ST Welfare Department of Bihar, the Mukhyamantri Anusoochit Jati Evam Anusoochit Janjati Chhatrawas Anudan Yojana provides monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 to students from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes who are enrolled in recognized educational institutions and reside in hostels. This initiative aims to support their educational pursuits by ensuring they have the necessary financial resources.

State Cash

States / UT: Bihar

Nodal department: SC & ST Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Scheme open date: 2018-05-10

Categories: Women and Child, Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Financial Assistance, Hostel Service

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Grant, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Student, Hostel

Details

The “Mukhyamantri Anusoochit Jaati Evam Anusoochit Janajati Chhatrawas Anudan Yojana” was launched by the SC and ST Welfare Department, Government of Bihar aims to provide ₹1,000/- per month to the students studying in Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe hostels.
Under this scheme, the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students studying in hostels are given the facility of a cot, mattress, bed-sheet, table and chair for studying, utensils for cooking and kitchen, etc. In this sequence, to increase the facilities being provided to the students and make the students from the weaker sections of society aware of higher education increasing the rate of higher education and fulfilling the hostel-related needs of the students.

Benefits

  • - Grant of ₹1,000/- per month
  • Grant of ₹1,000/- per month.

Eligibility

  • The student should be a resident of Bihar state.
  • The student belongs to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe.
  • The student should be enrolled and reside in hostels following the departmental guidelines and instructions operated by the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department.
  • The student should be studying in a recognized course.
  • The student should be studying in a recognized educational institution.

Exclusions


Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant requests a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Hostel Superintendent or writes an application in plain paper.
Step 2: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents to the Hostel Superintendent.
Step 3: After receiving the student's application, the list of students and related information will be uploaded/online on the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department portal by the Hostel Superintendent.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible for the hostel grant?
Students who belong to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes of Bihar, are enrolled and residing in hostels operated by the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department and are studying in recognized courses at recognized educational institutions.
How many hostels are currently operated under this scheme?
There are 111 hostels: 104 for Scheduled Caste boys and girls, and 7 for Scheduled Tribes students.
What facilities are provided to the students in these hostels?
Students are provided with cots, mattresses, bedsheets, tables and chairs for studying utensils for cooking, and kitchen facilities.
What is the process for the payment of the hostel grant?
The Hostel Superintendent uploads the list of students online, which is verified by the District Welfare Officer. The approved list is then processed by the Director, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department, and the grant amount is transferred to students' bank accounts via PFMS.
How is the scheme monitored?
The scheme is monitored through monthly meetings of the Hostel Steering Committee at the district level, and by the Divisional Deputy Director, Welfare, who ensures proper implementation and submits monthly reports.
What are the responsibilities of the District Welfare Officer in this scheme?
The District Welfare Officer verifies the student list, monitors the scheme's implementation, and submits utilization certificates along with financial and physical data to the department.
Can the guidelines of the scheme be changed?
Yes, the department may make changes to the guidelines and issue new directions or instructions during the course of implementation.
What is the capacity of the hostels currently operated under this scheme?
The current accommodation capacity is approximately 5500 students, which will increase to 9100 after the completion of under-construction hostels.
How often is the grant amount disbursed?
The grant amount is disbursed on a monthly basis.
Is there any specific software used for managing the hostel grant process?
Yes, the Hostel Superintendent and District Welfare Officer use online software to manage the list of students and the verification process.
Who approves the final list of students eligible for the grant?
The final list is approved by the District Welfare Officer through the online software system.

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)

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