Shiksha Protsahan Puraskar yojana 2025 is a financial help scheme of Madhya Pradesh government under Madhya Pradesh Shram Kalyan Mandal. The objective of this scheme is to provide higher education for children of enrolled workers working in industrial units or establishments located in Madhya Pradesh.
Benefits
Eligible students will receive financial assistance based on their course of study as follows:
- General Graduate Courses (B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., B.B.A.): ₹10,000/-
- Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.): ₹15,000/-
- M.B.B.S./B.D.S.: ₹25,000/-
- Pharmacy, Ayurvedic, Homeopathic (U.G., P.G. Diploma): ₹12,500/-
- Law Courses: ₹10,000/-
- General Postgraduate Courses (M.A., M.Com, M.Sc., MBA): ₹10,000/-
- M.E/M.Tech: ₹11,500/-
Eligibility
- The worker must be employed in an industrial unit or establishment within the jurisdiction of the Madhya Pradesh Shram Kalyan Mandal.
- Up to two children per worker can apply.
- The children must have studied in educational institutions within Madhya Pradesh.
- Academic requirements:
- Graduation, Post-Graduation, and B.E. students: Minimum 70% marks in their previous examination.
- MBBS students: Minimum 60% marks in their previous year’s examination.
Application Process
Offline Application Process
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
- Applicants should visit the official portal and search for the scheme Shiksha Protsahan Puraskar yojana.
Step 2: Download & Fill the Application Form
- The application form can be filled online and printed, or a blank form can be downloaded and filled manually.
Step 3: Submission at Lok Seva Kendra
- Select the district name on the portal and find the nearest Lok Seva Kendra.
- Visit the nearest Lok Seva Kendra and submit the application form along with required documents.
Documents Required
- Original copy of the prescribed application form filled by the student (including:
- Certificate by employer
- Declaration form by student
- Authentication by college)
- Self-attested photocopy of the mark sheet of the last passed examination.
- Photocopy of the first page of the applicant’s bank passbook showing their name, account number, and IFSC code.
- Photocopy of the student’s family card.
- Aadhar card photocopies of:
- Student
- Student’s parents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: Is there any caste-related eligibility requirement?
No, the scheme is not caste-based. - Q: Is there any application deadline?
The application deadline is specified annually, so applicants should check the official portal for updates. - Q: Is there an application fee?
No, there is no fee for applying under this scheme. - Q: How many children from a single family can apply?
A maximum of two children per family can avail of the scheme benefits. - Q: Is this scheme exclusively for students?
Yes, the scheme is only for students pursuing higher education. - Q: What is DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)?
The financial assistance amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account through DBT mode. - Q: Does the scheme apply to urban areas?
Yes, the scheme applies to both urban and rural areas in Madhya Pradesh.