Boarding House Stipend Scheme was initiated by the Tribal Welfare Department, Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Government of Tripura, to enhance educational opportunities for students from Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities. The scheme focuses on providing residential facilities to ST students who live in remote areas or far from their schools, thereby reducing dropout rates and supporting their education.
Objectives
- Residential Support:
- Provide accommodation for ST boys and girls living in hostels.
- Accessibility:
- Offer residential facilities for students whose homes are more than 3 km from their school.
- Educational Retention:
- Reduce dropout rates among ST students.
Benefits
- Stipend Amount: ₹65 per day per student for 322 days (10 months) in an academic year.
- Includes: ₹1 per day per student for sweeping and cleaning expenses, along with an LPG subsidy.
- Applicable for students in Classes 1 to 12 residing in:
- Government-run hostels:
- 161 hostels (100 for boys and 61 for girls).
- TTAADC-run hostels:
- 43 hostels.
- TTWREIS-run hostels:
- 8 hostels.
- NGO-run hostels:
- 143 hostels.
- Government-run hostels:
Eligibility
- Students:
- Must belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) community.
- Must be studying in Classes 1 to 12.
- Residence:
- Student’s residence must be beyond 3 km from the school.
Application Process
Offline Process:
- Collection of Student List:
- The concerned DM/SDM will collect the list of eligible students residing in government-run hostels or approved NGO-run boarding houses.
- Submission to Directorate:
- The list will be forwarded to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare for further processing.
Documents Required
- Caste Certificate: Proof of belonging to the ST community.
- Ration Card Number: For household verification.
- Aadhaar Number: Identification purposes.
- Parent’s Mobile Number: For communication.
- School Admission Document or ID Card: Proof of enrollment.
- Income Certificate: Verification of family income.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the main aim of the Boarding House Stipend Scheme?
- To provide residential facilities for ST students in remote areas and reduce dropout rates.
- Who can benefit from this scheme?
- ST students from Classes 1 to 12 residing more than 3 km from their school.
- What types of hostels are eligible under this scheme?
- Government-run, TTAADC-run, TTWREIS-run, and NGO-run ST hostels.
- How much stipend is provided under this scheme?
- ₹65 per day per student for 322 days in an academic year.
Sources and References
- Official Guidelines of Tribal Welfare Department, Tripura
- State Tribal Welfare Portal