Award brief
| Last date | The official listing gives no last date; the provider announces it with each call. |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Age: 14 to 40 years. Also for: Minority communities |
| Provider | Minority Welfare Department |
| How to apply | Online |
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Overview
Under this scheme, students belonging to minority communities who are studying in a recognized institution, school, college, university, or technical institution in their respective districts and residing in minority hostels are provided a monthly stipend of Rs. 1,000/-.
The "Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatravas Yojana" is a scheme initiated by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, students belonging to minority communities who are studying in a recognized institution, school, college, university, or technical institution in their respective districts and residing in minority hostels are provided a monthly stipend of Rs. 1,000/-. Additionally, these students receive 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat every month, while residing in hostels run by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar.
Eligibility
- Age
- 14 to 40 years
- Also for
- Minority communities
- State
- Bihar
Conditions in the official listing
- The applicant should be a native of Bihar.
- The applicant should be a student.
- The student should belong to a minority community.
- The student should be enrolled in a recognized institution, school, college, university, or technical institution in their respective district.
- The student should be pursuing a course that is recognized by the Government.
- The student should reside in a hostel operated by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, while pursuing their studies.
Award value in detail
Under this scheme, students from minority communities who are studying and residing in hostels run by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, will receive the following benefits:
- A monthly stipend of Rs. 1,000/-.
- Provision of essential facilities such as cots, mattresses, bed sheets, tables, chairs for studying, as well as cooking utensils and kitchen facilities.
- Monthly distribution of 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat to each student.
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Application steps
Online
Registration Process:
Step 1: Go to the E-kalyan Portal.
Step 2: Review the guidelines and select "Create Account."
Step 3: Complete the registration form with all required details (marked with (*)).
Step 4: Click "Register" to finalize the process.
Step 5: You will receive a confirmation message with your User ID and password displayed on the screen.
Apply for Scheme:
Step 1: Login to the E-Kalyan Portal using your User ID and password from registration.
Step 2: Enter your personal, academic, and other relevant details.
Step 3: Choose the district(s) for which you are applying, noting that you can select multiple hostels within that district.
Step 4: Click "Save and Continue" to proceed.
Step 5: Complete the application by uploading all required documents and clicking "Submit."
Note 1: Once submitted, the form cannot be modified.
Note 2: The Minority Welfare Department will seek the student list from the Principal of the minority hostel where the students stay.
Questions and answers
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Students who belong to minority communities, are residents of Bihar, and are enrolled in recognized institutions in their respective districts can apply if they reside in a hostel run by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar.
What financial support is provided under the scheme?
Each student residing in the minority hostels receives a monthly stipend of Rs. 1,000/-.
What other benefits do students receive apart from the monthly stipend?
Students also receive 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat every month, along with essential hostel facilities such as cots, mattresses, bed sheets, tables, chairs, and kitchen equipment.
Is there a specific portal to apply for the scheme?
Yes, students can apply through the E-kalyan Portal at https://ekalyan.bih.nic.in/MH_App/default.aspx.
Are there any residence requirements to be eligible for the scheme?
Yes, the applicant must be a native of Bihar and should reside in a minority hostel run by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar.
Which minority communities are eligible under this scheme?
Minority communities as defined by the Government of India, such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis, are eligible for this scheme.
What types of educational institutions are covered under this scheme?
Recognized institutions, including schools, colleges, universities, and technical institutions, are covered under this scheme.
How often do students receive the food grains (rice and wheat)?
Students receive 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat every month while residing in the hostel.
Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
No, only students who are natives of Bihar are eligible to apply.
How is the stipend disbursed to the students?
The stipend is directly credited to the student's bank account on a monthly basis.
Official call and application portal
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Documents from the provider
- Official Website state.bihar.gov.in
- Scheme Details (Page No. 4) bsmfc.org, PDF
- Scheme Details saran.nic.in
- User Manual (Application Process) ekalyan.bih.nic.in, PDF
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