The Mukhyamantri Madad Yojana is a welfare initiative launched by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh on 02.10.2019. This scheme aims to support Scheduled Tribe families by providing essential food grains and cooking utensils in times of need—specifically at the birth of a child and the death of a family member. Targeted at 20 identified tribal districts, the program helps combat malnutrition and alleviate financial burdens, promoting overall family welfare in rural Madhya Pradesh.
Benefits
- Birth Assistance:
- On the birth of a child (boy or girl), the family receives 50 kg of either wheat or rice and a set of cooking utensils.
- Death Assistance:
- In the event of a family member’s death, the family is provided with 1 quintal (100 kg) of either wheat or rice.
- Utensils Purchase Support:
- Additionally, ₹25,000 is allocated to each village, deposited into the Gram Panchayat Secretary’s bank account, for purchasing cooking utensils.
Eligibility
To avail of the scheme, beneficiaries must:
- Be a native of Madhya Pradesh and belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
- Reside in a rural area.
- Not have any family member employed in government service (Class 1/2/3) or holding a high-ranking post.
- Reside in one of the 20 identified tribal districts mentioned above.
- Benefit is available for the birth of the first or second child of the couple.
Application Process
Offline Process:
- Contact Gram Panchayat:
- Eligible applicants should contact the Gram Panchayat Secretary to initiate the process.
- Registration on SPR Portal:
- The birth or death must be registered on the SPR Portal (http://spr.samagra.gov.in/) through the Gram Panchayat Secretary.
- Beneficiary Selection:
- At the time of registration, the Gram Panchayat Secretary will select eligible beneficiaries and provide a help receipt.
- Collect Food Grains:
- Using the help receipt, beneficiaries can collect the specified food grains from the Fair Price Shop linked to their Gram Panchayat.
Documents Required
- Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card)
- Domicile Certificate of Madhya Pradesh
- Caste Certificate
- Samagra ID
- Any other necessary documents as specified by the authorities
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When was the scheme launched?
A1: The Mukhyamantri Madad Yojana was launched on 02.10.2019.
Q2: What assistance is provided upon the birth of a child?
A2: Upon the birth of a child, Scheduled Tribe families receive 50 kg of wheat or rice along with cooking utensils.
Q3: What assistance is provided in the event of a family member’s death?
A3: The family receives 1 quintal (100 kg) of either wheat or rice.
Q4: Is the food grain provided free of cost?
A4: Yes, the food grains are provided free of cost.
Q5: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A5: The scheme is for Scheduled Tribe families residing in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh within the 20 identified tribal districts, excluding families with government employees in higher posts.
Q6: Which districts are covered under the scheme?
A6: The scheme covers 20 tribal districts. Rice is provided in Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Shahdol, Anuppur, and Umaria; wheat is provided in Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Ratlam, Hoshangabad, Betul, Sidhi, Seoni, Chhindwara, Dhar, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, and Sheopur.
Q7: Is the scheme applicable for both urban and rural areas?
A7: No, the scheme is specifically for rural Scheduled Tribe families.
Q8: Can a family with a government employee avail benefits under this scheme?
A8: No, families with any member employed in government service (Class 1/2/3 or holding a high-ranking post) are not eligible.
Q9: Is there a limit to the number of children for which benefits can be claimed?
A9: Yes, the benefits are provided for the first or second child only.
Q10: How can eligible applicants avail benefits under the scheme?
A10: Eligible applicants should register the birth or death on the SPR Portal through the Gram Panchayat Secretary and then use the help receipt to collect the benefits from the Fair Price Shop.
Q11: Who selects the beneficiaries for the scheme?
A11: The Gram Panchayat Secretary is responsible for selecting the beneficiaries at the time of registration on the SPR Portal.