The “Mukhyamantri Anusoochit Jaati Evam Anusoochit Janajati Chhatrawas Anudan Yojana” was launched by the SC and ST Welfare Department, Government of Bihar aims to provide ₹1,000/- per month to the students studying in Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe hostels.
Under this scheme, the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students studying in hostels are given the facility of a cot, mattress, bed-sheet, table and chair for studying, utensils for cooking and kitchen, etc. In this sequence, to increase the facilities being provided to the students and make the students from the weaker sections of society aware of higher education increasing the rate of higher education and fulfilling the hostel-related needs of the students.
Benefits
- Grant of ₹1,000/- per month.
Eligibility Criteria
- The student should be a resident of Bihar state.
- The student belongs to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe.
- The student should be enrolled and reside in hostels following the departmental guidelines and instructions operated by the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department.
- The student should be studying in a recognized course.
- The student should be studying in a recognized educational institution.
Application Process
Offline Application
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Obtain Application Form:
- The student should request a hard copy of the application form from the Hostel Superintendent.
- Alternatively, the student can submit a written application on plain paper.
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Fill and Submit Application:
- The applicant must duly fill and sign the form.
- Attach all mandatory documents.
- Submit the completed application to the Hostel Superintendent.
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Verification & Approval:
- The Hostel Superintendent will upload the student’s details online on the SC/ST Welfare Department portal for further processing.
Documents Required
- Resident Proof (Domicile Certificate of Bihar).
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST).
- Proof of Enrollment in a Recognized Educational Institution.
- Proof of Residence in a Recognized SC/ST Hostel.
- Bank Account Details (For direct transfer of grant).
- Any other required document as per the guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: For whom is the hostel grant qualified?
Students from SC/ST living in government hostels and attending approved Bihar educational institutions are qualified. - Q: These hostels offer what facilities?
Students get cots, mattresses, bedsheets, study desks, chairs, culinary tools, and kitchenettes. - Q: How are students receiving their hostel grant?
A: The student’s bank account receives the ₹1,000/-month grant straight-forwardly. - Q: Under what system is the scheme watched?
The SC/ST Welfare Department watches the disbursement procedure while the hostel superintendent posts student information online. - Q: Could the scheme rules be altered?
A: Indeed, the state government is free to change the guidelines of the plan according to policy demands. - Q: The funding is distributed how often?
A: Monthly distribution of the cash help is made. - Q: Does the procedure of managing the hostel grant run through any particular program?
A: Indeed, the SC/ST Welfare Department manages student records and award disbursement on an internet site. - Q: Who approves the last list of grant qualified students?
A: The final list of qualified students is checked over and approved by the District Welfare Officer.