Food Bill Assistance to SC Students

Description
The “Food Bill Assistance to SC Students” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the Scheduled Caste SC students who are admitted in college affiliated hostels for food bill. The students will be eligible for food bill assistance up to 10 months in a year.

Benefits
• The food bill assistance @ ₹1,500/- per month (Up to 10 Months) will be granted to the Scheduled Caste (SC) students admitted in college affiliated hostels.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat.
2. The students should reside in the hostel, affiliated to the college.
3. The annual family income of the student should be up to ₹6 lakhs.

Required Documents
• Passport size photo
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate from the Competent Authority
• Income Certificate (Competent Authority) (Form no.16 required for Govt. Employee)
• Standard 10th Marksheet
• Break Affidavit (If Break Gap is more than One Year)
• School Leaving Certificate (If Any)
• Marriage Certificate (If Any)
• First Page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
• Death Certificate of Father (If Father not Alive)
• Hostel Certificate (Only for Hosteller Student)
• Standard 12th Marksheet (If Any)
• Graduate Marksheet (If Any)
• Other Marksheets/Last Year Marksheet (If Any)
• Identity Card (College/School)
• Certificate issued by the Warden (For Hosteller Student Only)
• LWP Certificate (For Students Who take Leave Without Pay For Entire Duration of Course)
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who administers the "Food Bill Assistance to SC Students" scheme?
A: The scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat.

Q: What is the purpose of the scheme?
A: The scheme provides financial assistance for food bills to Scheduled Caste (SC) students enrolled in college-affiliated hostels.

Q: What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme offers food bill assistance at [?]1,500 per month for up to 10 months in a year.

Q: Who is eligible for the food bill assistance?
A: Eligible candidates are Scheduled Caste (SC) students belonging to Gujarat, residing in hostels affiliated with colleges.

Q: How many months of assistance can a student receive per year?
A: A student can receive assistance for up to 10 months in a year.

Q: Is there any specific income criterion for eligibility?
A: Yes, the annual family income of the student should not exceed [?]6 lakhs.

Q: How can eligible students apply for the scheme?
A: Eligible students can apply for the scheme through the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/.

Q: Is there any application fee for applying to the scheme?
A: No, there is no application fee for applying to the scheme.