CM's Jibon Anuprerana Scheme

Description
The scheme "CM's Jibon Anuprerana Scheme" by the Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Department, Government of Assam aims to provide one-time financial assistance to eligible full-time research scholars and full-time Divyang differently-abled research scholars from public institutions in Assam, thereby promoting academic excellence and innovation in Assam. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹25,000/- for research scholars and ₹40,000/- for Divyang research scholars as a one-time benefit during their scholastic journey. To be eligible, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam and must be admitted to PhD program in 2025 at Central or State Universities in Assam. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training through the Directorate of Investment and Development of Skill Portal. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

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Benefits
• For Research Scholars: One-time Financial Assistance of ₹25,000/-.
• For Divyang Research Scholars: One-time Financial Assistance of ₹40,000/-.
• Mode of Disbursement: Direct Benefit Transfer to eligible scholars.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a Full-time Research Scholar or Full-time Divyang Research Scholar from Government or Public institutions of the state or central, situated in Assam.
2. - The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.
3. - The applicant must be admitted to a PhD program in 2025 at Central or State Universities in Assam.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Access the Directorate of Investment and Development of Skill Portal
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Visit the official portal of the Directorate of Investment and Development of Skills (DIDS). Navigate to the CM's Jibon Anuprerana Scheme section.

Step 2: Step 2: Submit Application Online
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Fill in all required personal details including name, contact details, and identity proof information. Enter institution details and enrollment number. Upload proof of PhD admission. Submit self-declaration and exclusion compliance documents. Upload all required supporting documents in the specified format.

Step 3: Step 3: Institutional Verification
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The concerned institution's designated verifier (Registrar, Principal, or Vice Chancellor) will access the Visit the official portal of the Directorate of Investment and Development of Skills (DIDS). Institution will verify applicant information including name, proof of identity, contact details, institution details, enrollment number, proof of PhD admission, and self-declaration compliance. Institution will mark verification status as either Accept (verified and eligible) or Reject (ineligible or non-compliant) with specific remarks. Institution will forward verified applications to Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training within 7 working days.

Step 4: Step 4: Scrutiny by Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training
Online
Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training will conduct scrutiny of verified applications. Bulk forwarding of eligible applications for final processing.

Step 5: Step 5: Preparation of Final Beneficiary List
Online
Final list of eligible beneficiaries will be prepared after complete scrutiny.

Step 6: Step 6: Direct Benefit Transfer Disbursement
Online
Eligible scholars will receive financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer to their bank accounts.
Help & Support / Grievance Redressal
Email: [email protected]; Phone: 8099897266
Timelines
Verification by Institution: Within 5 working days of application submission
Final Forwarding by Institution: Within 7 working days

Required Documents
• Proof of Identity.
• Contact Details.
• Proof of PhD Admission - Admission Letter or Certificate.
• Institution Details and Enrollment Number.
• Self-declaration and Exclusion Compliance Documents.
• Proof of Permanent Residence in Assam.
• Documents proving eligibility as Divyang (for Divyang Research Scholars).
• Income Certificate of Family.
• Employment Status Certificate of Parents.
• Declaration regarding non-receipt of other high-value scholarships.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main purpose of this financial assistance scheme for research scholars in Assam?
A: The scheme provides one-time financial assistance to eligible full-time research scholars and full-time Divyang research scholars from public institutions in Assam to promote academic excellence and innovation during their scholastic journey.
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Q: Can I apply for this scheme if I am pursuing my PhD from a private university in Assam?
A: No, only full-time research scholars from Government or Public institutions of state or central level situated in Assam are eligible. Open universities and private institutions are excluded.
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Q: Do I need to be a permanent resident of Assam to qualify for this financial assistance?
A: Yes, you must be a permanent resident of Assam to be eligible for this scheme.
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Q: What is the specific academic year requirement for PhD admission to qualify for this scheme?
A: You must be admitted to a PhD program in 2025 at Central or State Universities in Assam to be eligible for this financial assistance.
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Q: If I have previously received benefits under Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina scheme, can I still apply for this assistance?
A: No, past, present, and future beneficiaries of Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina scheme are excluded from this scheme.
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Q: My father works as a government teacher, will this affect my eligibility for the scheme?
A: Yes, if any of your parents is a public office holder, government employee, or pensioner, you are not eligible. However, if your parents are Grade 4 Government employees, you remain eligible.
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Q: Can I apply if one of my parents is registered as a government contractor?
A: No, applicants whose parents are registered as contractors are excluded from this scheme.
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Q: Am I eligible for this scheme if I am currently employed while pursuing my PhD?
A: No, the applicant should not be employed to be eligible for this financial assistance scheme.
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Q: What is the maximum annual family income limit to qualify for this financial assistance?
A: Applicants from families of professionals with income of more than ₹10,00,000 per year are not eligible for this scheme.
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Q: If my parent is a Member of Legislative Assembly, can I still apply for this scheme?
A: No, applicants having any parent employed in public offices as Members of Legislative Assembly, Members of Parliament, or Ministers are excluded.
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Q: I am receiving University Grants Commission Junior Research Fellowship, can I still apply for this scheme?
A: No, applicants receiving high-value scholarships like University Grants Commission Junior Research Fellowship or Council of Scientific and Industrial Research where the amount is same as or more than Junior Research Fellowship are not eligible.
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Q: What if I am receiving a scholarship that provides less money than Junior Research Fellowship amount?
A: You may still be considered eligible if you are receiving benefits below the Junior Research Fellowship amount from other schemes.
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Q: How much financial assistance will I receive as a regular research scholar under this scheme?
A: Research scholars will receive a one-time financial assistance of ₹25,000.
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Q: What is the financial assistance amount for Divyang research scholars under this scheme?
A: Divyang research scholars will receive a one-time financial assistance of ₹40,000.
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Q: Where do I need to submit my application for this financial assistance scheme?
A: You need to submit your application through the District Informatics of National Informatics Centre Services Portal accessible at https://dids.assam.gov.in/homeUser.
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Q: After I submit my application online, what happens in the next step of the process?
A: After submission, your application will be verified by your concerned institution for authenticity and eligibility compliance.
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Q: Who is responsible for the scrutiny and bulk forwarding of applications after institutional verification?
A: The Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training handles scrutiny and bulk forwarding of verified applications.
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