Hostel Rent Assistance Scheme for Tribal Students
About This Scheme
The scheme "Hostel Rent Assistance Scheme for Tribal Students" was introduced by the Tribal Area Development Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to encourage tribal students (both boys and girls) of Rajasthan to pursue higher education in undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Under this scheme, hostel rent assistance is provided for a maximum period of five years to Scheduled Tribe students studying in government colleges who reside in rented accommodation for the purpose of regular studies. The scheme is applicable only to students from Scheduled Areas of Rajasthan enrolled in government colleges.
Eligibility
1. The applicant should be studying regularly a undergraduate or postgraduate course in a government college. 1. The student should belong to a Scheduled Tribe community residing in the Scheduled Areas of Rajasthan. 1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan. 1. The applicant should be studying in a government college. 1. The applicant should not be residing in a government-run hostel. 1. The applicant's parents/guardian/husband should not be an income tax payer. 1. The applicant should not have any academic gap (break) after passing the last board examination. 1. The applicant should possess a valid Bhamashah card and an Aadhaar card.
Benefits
> Students receive the following rental assistance as a cash benefit: Sl. NoLocationDurationRate per month per student (₹)Amount (for 10 months) (₹)1Divisional HeadquartersUp to 10 months50050002District HeadquartersUp to 10 months40040003Other AreasUp to 10 months3003000> Mode of Disbursement: - The amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account linked with the Bhamashah card. > Validity of Benefit: - Up to a maximum of 5 academic years per student.
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
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