Sarkari Yojana

Boarding House Stipend Scheme (Tripura Govt.)

Tripura
Quick Summary: Tripura's Tribal Welfare Department pays a daily Boarding House Stipend of ₹ 65/- to ST students of Classes I to XII staying in government or approved NGO hostels. The stipend covers up to 322 days a year for students living over 3 km from school.

About Boarding House Stipend Scheme (Tripura Govt.)

The Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tripura runs the “Boarding House Stipend” scheme to house ST boys and girls from remote areas in hostels, give residential facilities to ST students living more than 3 km from their school, and bring down dropout rates. Under it, students from Class I to XII staying in Government-run hostels and approved NGO-run boarding houses receive a Boarding House Stipend per student per day (which includes LPG subsidy and a daily sweeping/cleaning allowance) for up to 322 days (approximately 10 months) of an academic year. Implementation is handled by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tripura. > Objectives:

  • To offer hostel accommodation to ST boys and girls who come from remote areas.
  • To give residential facilities to ST students whose homes lie beyond 3 km of the School.
  • To bring down the dropout rate.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Boarding House Stipend Scheme (Tripura Govt.), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must reside in Tripura

The applicant must reside in Tripura.

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Only ST students enrolled in classes I to…

Only ST students enrolled in classes I to XII qualify.

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The applicant's home must be located more than…

The applicant's home must be located more than 3 km away from the school.

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The applicant must be staying in a Government-run…

The applicant must be staying in a Government-run hostel or an approved NGO-run boarding house.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Boarding House Stipend Scheme (Tripura Govt.) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A Boarding House Stipend of ₹ 65/- per…

A Boarding House Stipend of ₹ 65/- per student per day, which covers LPG subsidy and a sweeping/cleaning component of ₹ 1/- per day.

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Paid for 322 days in each academic year…

Paid for 322 days in each academic year (approximately 10 months) to Class-I to Class-XII students housed in government-run hostels and approved NGO run Boarding Houses.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A certificate confirming the student's caste

A certificate confirming the student's caste

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The family's Ration card number

The family's Ration card number

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The student's Aadhaar number

The student's Aadhaar number

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A mobile number of the parent

A mobile number of the parent

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Proof of school admission / the student's School…

Proof of school admission / the student's School ID Card

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A certificate stating family income

A certificate stating family income.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Boarding House Stipend Scheme (Tripura Govt.) through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Lists of students from Govt. run hostels and approved NGO-run Boarding Houses are gathered by the concerned DM/SDM, who then forwards them to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Objectives

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Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References