The Aswachh Dhandha Chhaatravrtti Scheme is a student welfare initiative launched by the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. This scheme aims to encourage education among children of families engaged in socially and economically marginalized occupations like scavenging, flaying, and tanning. Eligible students from Class 1 to Class 10 receive annual financial assistance to support their academic journey.
Short Summary
• Scheme Name: Aswachh Dhandha Chhaatravrtti
• Launched By: Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Madhya Pradesh
• Target Group: Children of parents engaged in unclean occupations
• Academic Level Covered: Class 1 to Class 10
• Scholarship Amount: ₹1,850 per annum
• Mode of Disbursement: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Application Mode: Online via MP Shiksha Portal
Benefits
• A scholarship of ₹1,850 per annum for students studying in Class 1 to Class 10
• Financial aid helps in reducing dropout rates and promotes education among deprived sections
• Direct transfer to the student’s bank account ensures transparency
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh
• Student should belong to Scheduled Caste or other deprived categories
• One or both parents must be engaged in unclean/hazardous occupations (e.g., scavenging, flaying, tanning)
• Children of parents who left these occupations after 1997 are also eligible
• Must be a regular student in any recognized school (Class 1–10)
• Maximum of two children per family can avail the benefits
• Applicant should not be receiving any other state-sponsored scholarship
Application Process
Online Registration (eKYC via MP Shiksha Portal)
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Visit the MP Shiksha Portal
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Click on ‘eKYC’
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Enter your mobile number and captcha → Get OTP → Enter OTP
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Enter Samagra ID and captcha → Click OK
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Verify personal and school details
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Enter Aadhaar number → Get OTP → Submit
Apply for Scheme Benefits
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Visit MP Shiksha Portal
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Click on ‘Login’ → Enter Username, Password, Captcha
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Select your scheme: Aswachh Dhandha Chhaatravrtti
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Fill in details: Name, Samagra ID, Aadhaar, bank info, etc.
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Upload photo, signature, and required documents
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Verify all details and click ‘Submit’
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Samagra ID
• Caste Certificate
• Bank Account Details / Passbook copy
• Unhygienic Work Certificate issued by the Tehsildar
• Parent’s Work Declaration Certificate
• Madhya Pradesh Domicile Certificate
• Previous Class Marksheet
• Any other document as specified during application
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to motivate students from marginalized sections of society to pursue their education by providing financial assistance. - How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
Under the scheme, a scholarship of ₹1,850/- per annum is provided to eligible students from Class 1 to Class 10. - Who is eligible for the scheme?
The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or other deprived categories of society, have parents engaged in unclean/unhygienic occupations, be a student studying in Class 1 to Class 10, be a native/resident of Madhya Pradesh, and not be receiving any other state scholarship. - Are students whose parents left unclean occupations after 1997 eligible?
Yes, students whose parents left unclean/unhygienic occupations after 1997 are also eligible for the scheme. - How many children from one family can benefit from the scheme?
Only two children from one family are eligible for the scholarship. - Can students from other states apply for the scholarship?
No, the applicant should be a native/resident of Madhya Pradesh. - Can students receiving other state scholarships apply for this scheme?
No, applicants receiving any other state scholarship are not eligible for this scheme. - How can eligible students apply for the scheme?
Eligible applicants can apply through the official Madhya Pradesh Shiksha Portal at https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/.