Maa-Badi / Maa-Badi Day-Care Centre Scheme

Description
The scheme "Maa-Badi / Maa-Badi Day-Care Centre Scheme" was introduced by the Tribal Area Development Department, Government of Rajasthan, during the year 2007–2008. It aims to provide basic primary education, nutritional support, and awareness on health and sanitation to out-of-school children from Scheduled Tribes ST , Kathodi, and Sahariya communities in remote tribal areas. Under this scheme, free education classes 1st to 4th , nutritious meals, uniforms, and learning materials are provided to tribal children aged 6 to 12 years residing in areas where the nearest school is 1.5–2 km away. The scheme is implemented by the Tribal Area Development Project Office with community participation and employs local educated tribal youth and women. Objectives: - Enroll 30 tribal children aged 6 to 12 years at each Maa-Badi Centre, giving preference to girls. - Provide free breakfast and mid-day meals to enrolled children. - Distribute uniforms, shoes, socks, ties, belts, and sweaters to each child. - Prevent migration of children of agricultural laborers by ensuring consistent education. - Involve mothers of enrolled children in food preparation on a rotational basis with honorarium. - Link tribal women to adult literacy programs through Maa-Badi centres. - Create awareness about government schemes on health, nutrition, and sanitation. - Operate centres through local Village Development Committees with oversight from technical staff.

Benefits
• At these centers, children are provided following benefits:
• Free primary education (classes 1st to 4th).
• Breakfast and nutritious mid-day meals.
• Free uniforms, school bags, shoes, socks, sweaters, ties, and belts.
• Free sports equipment etc.
• Day-Care Centre Specific Benefits:
• Full-day (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) operation.
• 2 education facilitators and 3 assistants at each centre.
• Meals are provided twice a day.
• Maa-Badi Centre Specific Benefits:
• Operates as per the school calendar.
• 1 education facilitator and 2 assistants per centre.
• Breakfast and one mid-day meal.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a child aged 6 to 12 years.
2. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe, Kathodi, or Sahariya community.
3. The applicant should reside in Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Pratapgarh, Sirohi, or Rajsamand districts.
4. The applicant should not currently be enrolled in any formal school.
5. The applicant should reside in areas where the nearest school is at least 1.5–2 km away.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Maa-Badi Centre and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Maa-Badi Centre and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Maa-Badi Centre.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Maa-Badi Centre.

Required Documents
• Identity proof
• Proof of age
• Caste Certificate Copy
• Address proof
• Any Other Document if Required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Maa-Badi Scheme?
A: It is a tribal welfare scheme providing basic education and nutrition to out-of-school tribal children aged 6–12.

Q: When was it launched?
A: The scheme was launched in 2007.

Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Tribal (ST, Kathodi, Sahariya) children aged 6–12 not attending school.

Q: Where is the scheme implemented?
A: Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Pratapgarh, Sirohi, and Rajsamand districts.

Q: What is the difference between Maa-Badi and Maa-Badi Day-Care Centres?
A: Day-care centers operate full days with more staff and provide two meals; regular Maa-Badi centres follow school timings and provide one meal.

Q: What benefits are provided?
A: Education, uniforms, meals, learning materials, and hygiene awareness.

Q: Are the services free of cost?
A: Yes, all benefits are provided free of charge.

Q: How can a child get enrolled?
A: Visit the nearest Maa-Badi centre and contact the staff or the Village Education Committee.

Q: Is there any application fee?
A: No, the scheme is completely free.

Q: What documents are required?
A: A copy of the caste certificate is mandatory.

Q: Is preference given to girls?
A: Yes, girls are prioritized for enrollment.

Q: Are parents involved in the program?
A: Yes, mothers help prepare food on rotation and are linked to literacy programs.