Launched by the Agriculture Department, Government of Rajasthan, the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandi Shramik Kalyaan Yojana is designed to enhance the socio-economic status of mandi (market) workers. The scheme provides a range of benefits including healthcare services with medical insurance, financial support for matrimonial expenses, and scholarships for meritorious students whose guardians are licensed mandi workers. Additionally, the program facilitates access to appropriate medical treatment for workers facing serious illnesses.
Benefits
• Obstetric Support:
– For a maximum of two deliveries, female license holders (Hammal and Palledar) receive assistance equivalent to 45 days’ wages as per the state’s unskilled labour wage rate.
– Paternity leave: Fathers (Hammal/Tulara/Palledar) receive an amount equivalent to 15 days’ wages.
• Marriage Assistance:
– Licensed women and two daughters receive ₹50,000 per marriage if an application is submitted 90 days before the marriage.
• Scholarship / Meritorious Student Award Scheme:
– Senior Secondary: Scholarship ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 per year for girls studying agriculture.
– Undergraduate: Varying scholarships for girls in agricultural programs (details provided by the scheme).
– Postgraduate and PhD: Higher scholarship amounts for advanced studies.
– Awards are payable within three months of establishing eligibility.
• Medical Aid:
– Reimbursement of medical expenditures up to ₹20,000 if a licensed Hammaal or Palledar is gravely ill and admitted to a government hospital or health center.
Eligibility
• The applicant should be a farmer/agricultural labourer of Rajasthan holding a valid license from the market committee.
• The scheme targets mandi workers, including licensed Hammal, Palledar, or other designated categories.
Application Process
Online
• Registration:
– Visit the official portal and click on “Register”.
– Complete SSO registration using either Jan Aadhaar or Google.
• For Jan Aadhaar: Enter your Jan Aadhaar number, send and verify OTP, select your name and family details, then complete registration.
• For Google: Enter your Gmail ID and password, then follow the prompts to create an SSO ID and complete registration.
• Apply:
– After logging in, access your dashboard by clicking on the “RAJ-KISAN” option.
– Under “Citizen”, select “Application Entry Request” and enter your Bhamashah ID or Jan Aadhaar ID.
– Select your name and the scheme, complete Aadhaar authentication, and provide required details (including pensioner, bank, disability, and verification details).
– Upload the necessary documents and submit your application.
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card/ Jan Aadhaar Card
• Mark Sheet (last academic year)
• Age Proof
• Medical Certificate
• Bank Account Details
• Photographs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandi Shramik Kalyaan Yojana?
A: It is a comprehensive scheme to support mandi workers by providing healthcare, matrimonial financial assistance, and scholarships for students, along with facilitating access to necessary medical treatment.
Q: May persons from other states apply for this scheme?
A: No, the scheme is exclusively for residents of Rajasthan.
Q: What is a Jan Aadhaar card?
A: Jan Aadhaar is a unique identification number used for registration and authentication on the government portal.
Q: How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
A: Mandatory fields are clearly marked on the official application form on the portal.
Q: How can I apply online?
A: By following the registration and application steps detailed on the official portal, accessible via the “RAJ-KISAN” option.
Q: Are there specific eligibility criteria for beneficiaries?
A: Yes, beneficiaries must be girl students whose guardians are licensed mandi workers, and they must be enrolled in government-recognized educational institutions.
Q: Who is the target audience of this scheme?
A: The scheme targets mandi workers (licensed Hammal, Palledar, etc.) and their dependent female students in agriculture-related fields.
Q: How many times can this scheme be availed?
A: The incentive is generally payable once per event as defined by the scheme guidelines (e.g., once per marriage, per academic year for scholarships).
Q: What benefits do female license holders and their daughters receive?
A: Female license holders receive obstetric support (45 days’ wages) and marriage assistance (₹50,000 per marriage), while scholarship awards are provided to meritorious female students.
Q: Can I apply offline?
A: No, applications for this scheme must be submitted online.