Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatravas Yojana

Description
The "Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatravas Yojana" is a scheme initiated by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, students belonging to minority communities who are studying in a recognized institution, school, college, university, or technical institution in their respective districts and residing in minority hostels are provided a monthly stipend of ₹1,000/-. Additionally, these students receive 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat every month, while residing in hostels run by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, students from minority communities who are studying and residing in hostels run by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, will receive the following benefits:
• A monthly stipend of ₹1,000/-.
• Provision of essential facilities such as cots, mattresses, bed sheets, tables, chairs for studying, as well as cooking utensils and kitchen facilities.
• Monthly distribution of 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat to each student.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native of Bihar.
2. The applicant should be a student.
3. The student should belong to a minority community.
4. The student should be enrolled in a recognized institution, school, college, university, or technical institution in their respective district.
5. The student should be pursuing a course that is recognized by the Government.
6. The student should reside in a hostel operated by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, while pursuing their studies.

Application Process
Step 1: User Manual
Online

User Manual

Required Documents
• Date of Birth Certificate from Matric (Class Xth) or equivalent Certificate
• Marksheet of Class Xth
• Marksheet of the last exam passed
• Aadhaar card
• Proof of admission to the /School/College/University/Institution, where the applicant is studying
• Recommendation letter from the Principal/Head of the Institution where the applicant has taken admission, recommending for admission to the Hostel, in the prescribed format
• Savings Bank Account details with name of the Bank, Name of the applicant in the Bank Account, Account number, IFSC Code.
• Passport size photo of the candidate
• Passport size photo of father
• Passport size photo of visitor(s)
• Scanned signature of the candidate
• Caste/Community certificate
• Address proof
• Undertaking signed by the Parents/Guardian in the prescribed format
• Any additional documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Students who belong to minority communities, are residents of Bihar, and are enrolled in recognized institutions in their respective districts can apply if they reside in a hostel run by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar.

Q: What financial support is provided under the scheme?
A: Each student residing in the minority hostels receives a monthly stipend of [?]1,000/-.

Q: What other benefits do students receive apart from the monthly stipend?
A: Students also receive 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat every month, along with essential hostel facilities such as cots, mattresses, bed sheets, tables, chairs, and kitchen equipment.

Q: Is there a specific portal to apply for the scheme?
A: Yes, students can apply through the E-kalyan Portal at https://ekalyan.bih.nic.in/MH_App/default.aspx.

Q: Are there any residence requirements to be eligible for the scheme?
A: Yes, the applicant must be a native of Bihar and should reside in a minority hostel run by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar.

Q: Which minority communities are eligible under this scheme?
A: Minority communities as defined by the Government of India, such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis, are eligible for this scheme.

Q: What types of educational institutions are covered under this scheme?
A: Recognized institutions, including schools, colleges, universities, and technical institutions, are covered under this scheme.

Q: How often do students receive the food grains (rice and wheat)?
A: Students receive 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat every month while residing in the hostel.

Q: Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
A: No, only students who are natives of Bihar are eligible to apply.

Q: How is the stipend disbursed to the students?
A: The stipend is directly credited to the student's bank account on a monthly basis.