Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls
in Chandigarh
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| Scheme launch |
Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls in Chandigarh
Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Chandigarh.
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Scheme Overview
The Scheme aims at providing hostel facilities to students belonging to socially and educationally backward classes, especially from rural areas, to enable them to pursue secondary and higher education.
Eligibility Criteria
***Agencies eligible for financial assistance under the Scheme will be as follows:***
State Governments and UT Administrations.
Institutions or organizations set up by the Central Government as autonomous bodies under a statute (e.g. Central Universities, IIT, NIT, etc.).
***Location and Capacity of Hostels to be constructed under the Scheme:***
While sanctioning hostels, priority will be given to:
(i) Regions/districts not covered so far, and
(ii) Districts/towns having a large number of educational institutions.
As far as possible, hostels will be constructed in close vicinity of educational institutions.
***Eligibility criteria for students to be admitted to hostels under the Scheme:***
Students fulfilling the following eligibility criteria may be allotted seats in Hostels constructed under the Scheme:
Students whose castes are included in the Central/State/UT list of Other Backward Classes and who do not belong to the "creamy layer".
Hostels would be essentially for post matric students. However, if there are vacant seats, pre-matric students, especially of the secondary level, would also be eligible to be accommodated.
Other things, being equal preference will be given to OBC students hailing from low-income families.
At least 5% of the total seats should be reserved for students with disabilities.
Benefits
1. The cost per hostel seat in different areas under the scheme are as follows:-
North Eastern Region: ₹3.50 lakh per seat
Himalayan Regions: ₹3.25 lakh per seat
Rest of country: ₹3.00 lakh per seat
(OR) as per the schedule of the rates for the concerned State Government, whichever is lower.
2. There will also be a one-time non-recurring grant of ₹2,500/- per seat for providing furniture/equipment to the hostels constructed under the Scheme.
3. The funding pattern as per the guidelines are:
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Documentary evidence of land availability, plot number and plot area |
| 2 | Site Plan |
| 3 | Preliminary cost estimate of each of the proposed Hostel building, as per State PWD/CPWD schedule of rates applicable in the State/UT signed by an officer not below the rank of an Executive Engineer |
| 4 | Copy of the latest Annual Report |
| 5 | A statement of the full receipts and expenditure and a copy of the balance sheet for the last two years certified by a Chartered Accountant |
| 6 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Chandigarh
Who can apply for Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls in Chandigarh?
Eligible residents of Chandigarh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls in Chandigarh?
Applicants in Chandigarh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 April 1998 through 1 April 1998, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme aims to provide hostel facilities to students belonging to socially and educationally backward classes, especially from rural areas, to enable them to pursue secondary and higher education.