The Aswachh Dhandha Chhatravritti scheme was launched by the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, to support students from marginalized communities whose parents are engaged in unclean and hazardous occupations. The objective is to encourage education among children from Scheduled Castes and other deprived categories, helping them break the cycle of poverty and social exclusion.
Benefits
- Financial assistance of ₹1,850/- per annum is provided as a scholarship to regular students studying in Class 1 to Class 10.
Eligibility Criteria
- Caste & Social Category:
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste or other deprived categories of society.
- Occupational Criteria:
- One or both parents of the applicant must be engaged in unclean/unhygienic occupations (e.g., Scavenger, Flayers, Tanner).
- Students whose parents left these occupations after 1997 are also eligible.
- Educational Qualification:
- The applicant should be a student studying in Class 1 to Class 10 in a recognized school.
- Residency:
- The applicant must be a native/resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- Family Criteria:
- Only two children per family are eligible for this scheme.
- Other Scholarships:
- The applicant should not be availing any other state scholarship.
Application Process
Online Registration Process:
- Visit the Official Website:
- Go to the Madhya Pradesh Shiksha Portal.
- eKYC Registration:
- Click on ‘eKYC’.
- Enter your mobile number and captcha, then click “Get OTP”.
- Enter the OTP and proceed to the next page.
- Enter Samagra ID:
- Input your Samagra ID and captcha code, then click OK.
- Verification of Basic Details:
- The system will display the student’s basic information, including parent names, date of birth, and school details.
- Aadhaar Verification:
- Click on Aadhar eKYC, enter your Aadhaar number, and click to get OTP.
- Enter the OTP and click ‘Submit’.
- Submission:
- After reviewing the provided information, click on ‘Submit’.
Applying for Scheme Benefits:
- Login to Portal:
- Visit the Madhya Pradesh Shiksha Portal and click on ‘Login’.
- Enter Login Credentials:
- Input your Username, Password, and Captcha, then click ‘Login’.
- Select Scheme:
- After logging in, select the “Aswachh Dhandha Chhatravritti” scheme.
- Fill Application Form:
- Enter details such as name, father’s name, Samagra ID, Aadhar number, and bank account details.
- Upload Documents:
- Upload a passport-size photograph, signature, and other required documents.
- Final Submission:
- After ensuring all details are correct and documents uploaded, click ‘Submit’.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size Photograph
- Samagra ID
- Caste Certificate
- Bank Account Details/Passbook
- Unhygienic Work Certificate (Issued by Tehsildar)
- Parent’s Work Declaration Certificate
- Domicile Certificate (Proof of residency in Madhya Pradesh)
- Previous Class Passing Mark Sheet
- Any Other Documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of the Aswachh Dhandha Chhatravritti scheme?The scheme aims to motivate students from marginalized sections, whose parents are engaged in unclean or hazardous occupations, to pursue education.
- How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?A scholarship of ₹1,850/- per annum is provided to eligible students from Class 1 to Class 10.
- Who is eligible for the scheme?Scheduled Caste or other deprived category students whose parents are involved in unclean occupations such as scavenging, flaying, or tanning.
- Are students whose parents left unclean occupations after 1997 eligible?Yes, students whose parents left these occupations after 1997 are still eligible.
- How many children from one family can benefit from the scheme?Only two children per family are eligible for the scholarship.
- Can students from other states apply for the scholarship?No, only residents of Madhya Pradesh are eligible.
- Can students receiving other state scholarships apply for this scheme?No, students availing other state scholarships are not eligible for this scheme.
- How can eligible students apply for the scheme?Eligible students can apply online through the Madhya Pradesh Shiksha Portal by following the registration and application procedures mentioned above.
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