Aahar Anudan Yojana MP: ₹1,000 Monthly for Baiga, Bharia & Saharia Tribal Women

The “Aahar Anudan Yojana” is a scheme launched by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh. It provides monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 to students, girls, and women from backward tribes such as Baiga, Bharia, and Saharia. The primary objective of the scheme is to combat malnutrition among special tribal families by ensuring they have access to nutritious food.

Benefits

• Financial Assistance:
  Recipients receive ₹1,000 per month to support access to nutritious meals.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
• The applicant must be a woman.
• The applicant should belong to the Baiga, Bharia, or Saharia tribe.
• The applicant or any member of the applicant’s family should not be in government service.
• The applicant or any member of the applicant’s family should not be an income tax payee.

Application Process

Online Registration

1. Step 1:
   Visit the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System (MPTAAS) portal.
2. Step 2:
   Click on “New Beneficiary Profile Registration.”
3. Step 3:
   Fill in all required details. Fields marked with * are mandatory.
4. Step 4:
   Upload all necessary documents, such as ID proof and relevant certificates.
5. Step 5:
   After completing the form and uploading the documents, click “Submit.”
6. Step 6:
   A registration number will be issued upon successful submission and payment (if applicable).

Application Submission

1. Step 1:
   Visit the MPTAAS portal.
2. Step 2:
   Login using your user ID, password, and captcha code.
3. Step 3:
   Select the “Aahar Anudan Yojana” scheme to apply for the benefits.
4. Step 4:
   Enter the required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.
5. Step 5:
   Click “Submit Application” to complete the process.

Documents Required

• Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card)
• Passport-size Photograph
• Ration Card (optional)
• Bank Account Details (e.g., Copy of Bank Passbook)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Age Certificate
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Aahar Anudan Yojana?
  It is a scheme that provides monthly financial assistance to women from backward tribes to help combat malnutrition.

• Who is eligible for the scheme?
  Women who are natives of Madhya Pradesh and belong to the Baiga, Bharia, or Saharia tribes, with the stipulation that they or their family members are not in government service or income tax payers.

• What is the primary objective of the scheme?
  To combat malnutrition among special tribal families by ensuring access to nutritious food.

• Is this scheme applicable to all residents of Madhya Pradesh?
  No, it is specifically for women from the designated backward tribes.

• Can government employees or their families apply for the scheme?
  No, applicants or their family members should not be in government service.

• Are income tax payees eligible for this scheme?
  No, the scheme excludes individuals or families who are income tax payers.

• What benefits does the scheme provide?
  Monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 to support the purchase of nutritious food.

• What documents are required to apply?
  Applicants need to submit an identity proof, passport-size photograph, bank account details, caste certificate (if applicable), age certificate, and other relevant documents.

• How is the assistance amount disbursed?
  The financial assistance is disbursed monthly through the specified payment process on the MPTAAS portal.

Sources and References

• Guidelines
• User Manual