Mukhyamantri Madad Yojana

Description
The "Mukhyamantri Madad Yojana" scheme, launched by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh on 02.10.2019, aims to provide ration-related assistance to Scheduled Tribe families on the birth of a child and the death of a family member. Under this scheme, a Scheduled Tribe family receives 50kg of wheat or rice and cooking utensils from the Panchayat upon the birth of a child. In the event of a family member& 39;s death, the family is provided with 1 quintal of wheat or rice. Additionally, ₹25,000/- is allocated to each village, deposited in the bank account of the Gram Panchayat Secretary, for purchasing utensils. The scheme covers 20 identified tribal districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rice is provided in six tribal districts: Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Shahdol, Anuppur, and Umaria. Wheat is provided in the remaining 14 districts: Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Ratlam, Hoshangabad, Betul, Sidhi, Seoni, Chhindwara, Dhar, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, and Sheopur.

Benefits
• The scheme offers the following assistance to Scheduled Tribe families:
• **Birth of a Child:** Upon the birth of a boy or girl, the family will receive 50 kg of wheat and rice, along with cooking utensils, provided at the panchayat level. - **Death of a Family Member:** In the event of a family member's death, the family will receive 1 quintal (100 kg) of either wheat or rice.
• **Note:** The food grains are provided to the beneficiaries free of cost.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
2. The beneficiary should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
3. The beneficiary should reside in a rural area.
4. No family member should be employed in government service (Class 1/2/3) or hold a high-ranking post.
5. The beneficiary must reside in one of the 20 identified tribal districts of Madhya Pradesh: Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Shahdol, Anuppur, Umaria, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Ratlam, Hoshangabad, Betul, Sidhi, Seoni, Chhindwara, Dhar, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, and Sheopur.
6. **Note:** Benefits under the scheme are provided for the birth of the first or second child of the couple.

Required Documents
• Identify proof
• Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
• Caste certificate
• Samagra ID
• Other necessary documents if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was the scheme launched?
A: The scheme was launched on 2nd October 2019.

Q: What assistance is provided under the scheme on the birth of a child?
A: Upon the birth of a child, the family receives 50 kg of wheat or rice and cooking utensils from the Panchayat.

Q: What assistance is provided under the scheme on the death of a family member?
A: In the event of a family member's death, the family receives 1 quintal (100 kg) of wheat or rice.

Q: Is the food grain provided under the scheme free of cost?
A: Yes, the food grain is provided to the beneficiaries free of cost.

Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: To be eligible, the beneficiary must be a native of Madhya Pradesh, belong to the Scheduled Tribe category, reside in a rural area, and have no family member employed in government service (Class 1/2/3) or holding a high-ranking post. They must reside in one of the 20 identified tribal districts.

Q: Which districts are covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Shahdol, Anuppur, Umaria, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Ratlam, Hoshangabad, Betul, Sidhi, Seoni, Chhindwara, Dhar, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, and Sheopur districts.

Q: Is the scheme applicable for both urban and rural areas?
A: No, the scheme is applicable only for rural areas.

Q: Can a family with a government employee avail benefits under this scheme?
A: No, families with a member employed in government service (Class 1/2/3) or holding a high-ranking post are not eligible.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of children for which the benefits can be claimed?
A: Yes, benefits under the scheme are provided for the birth of the first or second child of the couple.

Q: How can eligible applicants avail benefits under the scheme?
A: Eligible applicants should contact the Gram Panchayat Secretary to avail benefits under this scheme.

Q: Where should the birth or death be registered to avail benefits?
A: The birth or death should be registered on the SPR Portal (http://spr.samagra.gov.in/) through the Gram Panchayat Secretary.

Q: Who selects the beneficiaries for the scheme?
A: The Gram Panchayat Secretary selects the beneficiaries at the time of registration of birth or death on the SPR Portal.