Launched on 02-10-2019 under the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, the Chief Minister Help Scheme provides food distribution and material aid to Scheduled Tribe families in Madhya Pradesh. The scheme offers ration assistance in two critical life events: the birth of a child or the death of a family member. A key eligibility criterion is that no family member should be employed in government service (Class 1/2/3 or higher).
Benefits
- On the Birth of a Child:
- Provision of 50 kg of wheat, rice, and cooking utensils.
- Benefits can be availed only for the first or second child of a couple.
- On the Death of a Family Member:
- Rice: 1 quintal of rice for families residing in Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Shahdol, Anuppur, and Umaria districts.
- Wheat: 1 quintal of wheat for families in Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Ratlam, Hoshangabad, Betul, Sidhi, Seoni, Chhindwara, Dhar, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, and Sheopur districts.
Eligibility
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Category:
The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe community. -
Trigger Event:
Benefits are applicable if there has either been the birth of a child or the death of a family member. -
Employment Criterion:
No member from the applicant’s family should be employed in government service (Class 1/2/3 or a higher category post). -
Birth Event Limitation:
In the case of a child’s birth, the benefits can be availed only for the first or second child of the couple.
Application Process
The application process is available both offline and online:
- Visit the Village Panchayat Secretary:
- During office hours, the interested applicant should visit the local Village Panchayat (Gram Panchayat Sacheev) and provide the required information along with copies of mandatory documents (self-attested if necessary).
- Online Application by Panchayat Staff:
- The Village Panchayat Secretary or their designated staff will then submit the application online on behalf of the applicant.
- Submission Timeline:
- Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Death Certificate / Birth Certificate (depending on the event)
- Samagra ID of the Family
- Bank Account Details
Frequently Asked Questions
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When was the Chief Minister Help Scheme launched?
The scheme was launched on 02-10-2019. -
What is the objective of the Chief Minister Help Scheme?
The scheme aims to provide food distribution and material aid to Scheduled Tribe families during the birth of a child or the death of a family member. -
Who is eligible for this scheme?
The scheme is open to Scheduled Tribe families in Madhya Pradesh, provided no family member is employed in government service. -
What benefits are provided under the scheme for a child’s birth?
Eligible families receive 50 kg of wheat, rice, and cooking utensils. -
What assistance is provided in case of a family member’s death?
The assistance differs by district: 1 quintal of rice in select districts and 1 quintal of wheat in others. -
Is the scheme applicable to all children in the family?
No, for birth benefits, it applies only to the first or second child of a couple. -
What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
Required documents include Aadhaar Card, Domicile Certificate, Caste Certificate, Death/Birth Certificate, Samagra ID, and Bank Account Details. -
Where can the benefits be collected?
Benefits are administered by the Village Panchayat and processed through the District Social Welfare Office. -
Can families residing outside Madhya Pradesh apply for the scheme?
No, the scheme is specifically for Scheduled Tribe families residing in Madhya Pradesh.