Swadhar Yojana: Benefits, Eligibility and Application Process!

Millions of students discontinued their education due to financial challenges at home. To support these students, the Maharashtra government launched the Swadhar Yojana. The primary purpose of this plan is to support the education of economically weaker students, ensuring that they do not miss out on learning due to financial constraints. The initiative offers direct financial assistance for food, housing, and other educational expenses.

What is Swadhar Yojana?

The government launched the Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojana in 2016-17. It offers financial support to the students from Maharashtra’s Scheduled Caste and Nav Buddha communities. This scheme provides financial aid of Rs. 51,000 per year to students in 11th, 12th, and diploma courses, both professional and non-professional, so they can complete their education without any challenges.

Benefits

Eligible students in the Anu Jati and Neo-Buddhist communities would get Rs. 51,000 in two instalments. This amount will be lowered by any subsistence allowance students get through government scholarships. Additionally, medical and engineering students will receive Rs. 5,000, while students in other fields will get Rs.2,000 for educational supplies.

Eligibility

• The student must belong to the caste and Neo-Buddhist categories.
• The student should reside in a rural community.
• The student must not be a resident.
• The student must live at least 5 kilometers from the Nanded Municipal Corporation borders.
• The student should be enrolled in a higher education institution (grades 11 and above).
• The course after class 11 should last at least two years (diploma or degree).
• The student must have scored at least 50% in class 11.
• For Divyang (differently-abled) pupils in the Caste and Neo-Buddhist groups, the necessary percentage is 40%.

Check your eligibility here.

Documents Required

1. Personal Details

• Full Name of Applicant
• Applicant’s Photograph
• Applicant’s Signature
• Father’s Full Name
• Mobile Number of Applicant
• Aadhaar Card Number
• Applicant’s Date of Birth
• Age of Applicant
• Gender of Applicant
• Mother’s Full Name
• Domicile of Applicant

Related Scheme: Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana

2. Certification & Proofs

• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Residence Certificate (Issued by Tehsildar/Sub-District Magistrate)
• Caste/Breed Certificate (Attested by Competent Authority)
• Income Certificate (Attested by Competent Authority)
• Father/Guardian’s Annual Income

3. Educational Background

• Educational Gap Certificate (if applicable)
• District: Where the applicant is studying
• Syllabus
• Current Class
• Name of College: Where the applicant is admitted
• Branch of Study: (e.g., Arts, Science)
• College Registration Number/ID Card Number

4. Academic Information (Class 10th and Above)

• Admission Year / Date
• Passed Month / Year
• Marks Obtained
• Total Marks

Note: Fill out your complete academic details and attach any applicable mark sheets.

5. Other Documents

1. Caste Proof
2. Bank Account Proof (Passbook’s first page copy, bank statement, or canceled check)
3. Photo (A photograph showing the location of the room where the student is staying)
4. Bonafide Certificate
5. Bank-Aadhaar Link Proof
6. Transfer Certificate (TC)
7. Non-Resident Certificate
8. Mess/Canteen Bill Receipt

6. Bank Information Form

• Student’s name on passbook
• Name of Nationalized Bank
• Branch
• Account number
• IFSC code

How to apply?

Registration process

1. Visit the official Swadhar Yojana website.
2. Select your application type.
3. Enter your information, like your full name, Email, Aadhaar number, phone number
4. Create and confirm a password.
5. Select your district and state.
6. Click “Proceed.”

Register here!

Apply for the Swadhar Yojana

1. Create your profile by visiting Swadhar Yojana’s official website 
2. Provide personal details (background, domicile, income, eligibility, and caste information)
3. Enter your address
4. Add parent/guardian information
5. Enter details about your current course of study.
6. Add information about your past educational achievements.
7. Specify your accommodation type (hostel student/day scholar).
8. Upload your documents

Note: Students who submitted a renewal application for the academic year 2022-23 must provide their Aadhaar number to the Assistant Commissioner’s Office in Nanded if they desire to apply again for the academic year 2023-24. Additionally, they need to upload a new affidavit.

The Swadhar Yojana promotes self-reliance among individuals, hence improving education. This scheme encourages many young people to complete their academics and have a bright future.

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