Sarkari Yojana
Chhatrawas (Scheduled Caste)
About Chhatrawas (Scheduled Caste)
The Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh began the “Chhatrawas” welfare scheme in 1966-67 to give boys and girls enrolled in recognised educational institutions free accommodation in Scheduled Caste hostels. Each student gets ₹1460/- to ₹1500/- a month towards food and related costs.
Note: Of the scholarship, 90% goes into a joint account held by the hostel superintendent and the student mess secretary to run the mess, and the other 10% goes into the student’s own account.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Chhatrawas (Scheduled Caste), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must be from the Scheduled Caste category
Applicants must be from the Scheduled Caste category.
Only students are eligible
Only students are eligible.
The student must be a native of Madhya…
The student must be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
The student must be enrolled at a recognised…
The student must be enrolled at a recognised educational institution.
The student must be a regular student who…
The student must be a regular student who attends classes.
The student must need accommodation in the Scheduled…
The student must need accommodation in the Scheduled Caste hostels.
Benefits Provided
Chhatrawas (Scheduled Caste) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Support:
A monthly amount of ₹1460/- to ₹1500/- is paid to students. Additional Facilities: Meals, Hostel accommodation, Material Assistance, Scholarship, Free Food and Accommodation, Sports Equipment, a Cosmetic Kit and Library access.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A photo of passport size
A photo of passport size
A proof of identity
A proof of identity
A Scheduled Caste certificate
A Scheduled Caste certificate
A document proving residence
A document proving residence
Education-related documents
Education-related documents
The admission receipt or the student's ID card
The admission receipt or the student's ID card.
The latest academic mark sheet or certificate
The latest academic mark sheet or certificate.
Bank account particulars
Bank account particulars
Aadhaar particulars
Aadhaar particulars
A proof of income
A proof of income
Any other document asked for Note
Any other document asked for Note: Make sure every document is self-attested (where needed) and submitted in the prescribed format.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Chhatrawas (Scheduled Caste) through the offline application process outlined below.
During office hours, go to the Assistant Commissioner/District…
During office hours, go to the Assistant Commissioner/District Coordinator, Tribal Affairs and Scheduled Caste Development Department, and ask the concerned authority for a printed copy of the prescribed application form. Step 2: Complete all mandatory fields on the form, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across if needed), and enclose copies of every mandatory document, self-attested where required.
Hand the filled and signed form with the…
Hand the filled and signed form with the documents to the authority within the prescribed time limit (if any).
Get a receipt or acknowledgement from the authority…
Get a receipt or acknowledgement from the authority that received the application, and check that it shows the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable). NOTE: Make sure the application reaches the authority within the prescribed period, if one applies.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.