One Time Scholarship of Rs. 5,000/- as financial assistance will be provided to all ST Students studying in Class 9th and Class 12th under Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme by the Odisha Government. Read the complete article to get full details.
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Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme Highlights
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| Scheme Name | Odisha Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme. |
| Date of Launch | 09-10-2024. |
| Benefits Provided | Scholarship of Rs. 5,000/- |
| Eligible Beneficiaries | Odisha’s ST Students of Class 9th and Class 11th. |
| Responsible Department | ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department. |
| How to Apply | Through Concerned School. |
| Free Scheme Updates | WhatsApp | Telegram |
Introduction of Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme: A Brief Insight
- In the financial year 2024, the Government of Odisha started a much-needed welfare scheme for Scheduled Tribe Students.
- By resolution dated 09-10-2024, a new scheme named “Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme” is launched in Odisha State.
- Odisha Government’s Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme is specifically launched for Schedule Tribe Students.
- The other prominent name of this scheme is “Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana”.
- The main aim behind starting this scheme is to reduce the school dropout rate of ST Students by providing them financial support as a scholarship.
- ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department of the Odisha Government is the responsible department of this scheme.
- Schedule Tribe Students who have just passed Class 8th and Class 10th and are going to take admission in Class 9th and Class 11th will get one-time financial assistance as a scholarship under this scheme.
- Scholarship of Rs. 5,000/- to every eligible Schedule Tribe Student will be provided at the time of enrollment by the Odisha Government under the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme.
- Students enrolled in Government or Government-Aided Schools are only eligible to get this one-time scholarship.
- If the annual family income of a student is more than Rs. 2.5 Lakh in a year, then he/she is not eligible to avail the benefit of the scholarship under this scheme.
- Apart from that, Students of Private High or Higher Secondary Schools are also not eligible to get a scholarship under the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme.
- Government of Odisha allocated a budget of Rs. 156/- Crore for the smooth implementation of this scheme.
- Scholarship of Rs. 5,000/- provided under this scheme will be directly credited in the Aadhar-linked bank account of the beneficiary student.
- Eligibility Criteria, Application Status, along with other official details of Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme can be checked on State Scholarship Portal of the Odisha Government.
- Beneficiary Students can not apply on their own in order to get the scholarship under this scheme.
- Submit Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Bank Account Details, and Aadhar Card in school, then the Principal or Head Master will fill Online Application Form of Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme on Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
- Students can submit their documents in their school till 30th of April 2025.
- This means the last date to apply for the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme Scholarship is 30-04-2025.
Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiary
- Government of Odisha will provide the below-mentioned benefits to all eligible ST Students of Class 9th and Class 11th under its Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme :-
- One-time financial Assistance will be provided to all Schedule Tribe Students.
- Rs. 5,000/- Scholarship will be provided to Class 9th and Class 11th Students at the time of Admission.
Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled
- One time financial assistance of Rs. 5,000/- as a scholarship under Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme will be provided to only those students who fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility criteria :-
- Permanent Resident Students of Odisha are only Eligible to get a Scholarship.
- Only Schedule Tribe/ ST Students are Eligible.
- The Family’s Annual Income should not be more than Rs. 2,50,000/- per year.
- Beneficiary Student should be in Class 9th or in Class 11th.
- Beneficiary Student should be studying in a Government or Government-aided High/ Higher Secondary School.
Documents Required to be Attached
- Students will have to submit the below-mentioned documents at their School in order to get the benefits of the scholarship under the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme :-
- Students’ Aadhar Card.
- Certificate of Caste.
- Certificate of Income.
- Bank Passbook.
How Beneficiaries Can Avail the Benefit of this Scheme
- Government of Odisha did not give any facility to students to apply for a scholarship under the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme by themselves.
- Students or their parents will have to submit the photocopies of Caste Certificate, Aadhar Card, Income Certificate, and Bank Passbook to Head Headmaster or Principal of their School.
- Odisha Government provided TABs to Head Masters/Principals of all Government and Government-Aided High Schools registered on the State Scholarship Portal.
- The principal or Head Master of the concerned school will sort out and make a list of all eligible ST students.
- In the given TAB, the Headmaster or Principal will enter all the required details of selected students found to be eligible for scholarship under Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme.
- Mandatory Documents will also have to be uploaded on the State Scholarship Portal of Odisha.
- After entering all the student’s data, Head Master/ Principal will verify the application and sanction it and forward it to the Department for payment.
- ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department will verify the received applications and disburse the scholarship of Rs. 5,000/- directly in the bank account of students.
- Beneficiary Students can also check their Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme Application Status by entering their Aadhar Number or Application Number.
- The last date to apply for the One Time Scholarship under the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme of the Odisha Government is 30th of April 2025.
Important Links Available
- State Scholarship Portal Odisha Students Login.
- Official Website of ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department.
- State Scholarship Portal Odisha.
- Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme Application Status.
- Odia Guidelines of Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme.
- English Guidelines of Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme.
Contact Details in Case of Help Needed
- Contact Numbers of State Scholarship Portal of Odisha.
- Contact Number of Responsible Department :- 0674 2536672.
- Contact Email of Responsible Department :- stscdev@gmail.com.
- Address of ST and SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department :-
Lok Seba Bhawan (Odisha Secretariat)
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha – 751001
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme of the Odisha Government?
-It is a welfare scheme launched by the Odisha Government to provide one-time financial assistance of Rs. 5,000/- to ST students entering Class 9th and 11th. - Who are the beneficiaries of this scheme?
-Only Schedule Tribe (ST) students of Odisha enrolling in Class 9th or 11th in Government or Government Aided Schools are eligible. - What is the amount of scholarship provided under the scheme?
-A one-time financial assistance of Rs. 5,000/- will be credited directly to eligible students’ Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. - What is the launch date of the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme?
-The scheme was launched on 09th October 2024. - Can students studying in private schools apply for this scholarship?
-No, students enrolled in private high or higher secondary schools are not eligible under this scheme. - What is the family income limit for eligibility under this scheme?
-The annual income of the student’s family should not exceed Rs. 2,50,000/- per year. - How can students apply for the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme?
-Students must submit the required documents to their school. The Head Master or Principal will fill out and submit the application online. - What are the required documents for the application?
-Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, and Bank Passbook. - Can students apply directly on the scholarship portal?
-No, students cannot apply themselves. Only school authorities can submit applications on their behalf. - What is the final deadline to apply for the scholarship?
-The last date to apply online through the school is 30th April 2025. - Who is responsible for implementing the scheme?
-The ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department of Odisha Government. - How will the scholarship amount be disbursed?
-The amount will be directly credited to the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the beneficiary student after verification. - How can students check their application status?
-Students can check their status using their Aadhaar number or application number on the State Scholarship Portal. - What support is available in case of queries or technical issues?
-Students can contact the department at 0674 2536672 or email at stscdev@gmail.com for assistance.
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