ST&SC and MBC Welfare Department of Odisha govt. is inviting Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana 2025 apply online form at scholaship.odisha.gov.in. Under this scheme, the state govt. will provide Rs. 5,000 annually to all ST category (tribal) students enrolling in class 9th and 11th to encourage them to attend schools and reduce dropout rates.
Read this article till the end to know how to apply online for shahid madho singh haat kharcha yojana, what is the eligibility criteria, list of documents required and other aspects regarding the scheme.
The primary objective is to ensure that no student of scheduled tribe community is deprived of education owing to their financial constraints. Every ST student having passed Class 8/10 and taking admission in Class 9/11 would be benefited. The scheme will benefit three lakh tribal students.
About Odisha Madho Singh Hath Kharcha Yojana 2025
The state govt. of Odisha has launched Madho Singh Hath Kharcha Yojana for tribal people. Each beneficiary tribal student gets financial assistance of Rs. 5000 per annum. This amount would be given every year once. This scheme aims to encourage tribal students to attend schools and reduce drop-out rates. Students can use this amount for sustaining their livelihood and focus on their students without worrying about expenses.The primary objective is to ensure that no student of scheduled tribe community is deprived of education owing to their financial constraints. Every ST student having passed Class 8/10 and taking admission in Class 9/11 would be benefited. The scheme will benefit three lakh tribal students.
Shahid Madho Singh Hath Kharcha Yojana Amount
- Under Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana, ST students passing out from class 8th and joining in class 9th will receive a onetime incentive amount of Rs. 5000.
- Similarly, ST students passing out from class 10th and joining in class 11th will receive a onetime incentive amount of Rs. 5000.
Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana in Odisha Budget 2025-26
On 17th February 2025, Finance Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has presented Odisha Budget 2025-26. While delivering the budget speech, the hon'ble FM said "In Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana, an amount of Rs. 5000 is provided to eligible ST students studying in Class-IX and XI as one-time financial incentive to reduce dropout among the ST students. The Scheme will extend the incentive benefit up to 3 lakh ST students. Provision of Rs. 154 crore is proposed for this programme in the budget".Madho Singh Haath Kharcha in Odisha Budget 2024-25
On 25th July 2024, Finance Minister presented Odisha Budget 2024-25. While presenting the budget, FM said "The dropout rate is a significant concern among students in general and among tribal community in particular. Some of the key reasons contributing to the prevalent issue of dropouts are the socioeconomic factors such as poverty, poor infrastructure, and limited resources in tribal areas. To arrest the dropout rate in transition from elementary to secondary level i.e. from class VIII to class IX and again from secondary to higher secondary level i.e. from class X to class XI, state government has decided to implement a new scheme as per our poll promise Madho Singh Haath Kharcha wherein every ST students having passed out 8th/ 10th grade class and taking admission in 9th/ 11th grade will be provided with Rs.5000 annually as an incentive amount. This scheme is expected to benefit about 3 lakhs ST students during this year, and hence I propose an out lay of Rs. 156 Crore under this scheme in the budget Estimate 2024-25. Besides, an outlay of Rs.1,170 Crore is proposed in the current year budget for disbursement of Scholarship to ST, SC, OBC & EBC students."Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha state.
- Only those applicants coming from tribal (ST) category would be eligible.
- Both boys and girls can apply for Madho Singh Hath Kharcha Yojana.
- ST category students who have passed either class 8th and taken admission in class 9th or class 10th and taken admission in class 11th are eligible.
- Applicant must be studying in any school located within the boundaries of Odisha state.
- In case of more than one child in a family, all the children will get benefit subject to meeting of other eligibility conditions
List of Documents Required for Madho Singh Haat Kharcha Yojana
- Aadhar card of the student
- Income certificate of the parent / guardian
- Caste Certificate of the student
- Copy of passbook of Bank account with account number and IFSC code of the bank branch
- Active email ID and mobile number
- Recent Passport Size Photographs
How to Apply Online for Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana 2025
- First of all, go to the Odisha state scholarship portal at https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/home
- The homepage of the official website will open where you can scroll over "Login" tab and click "Student Login" link.
- Existing users can make student login with aadhaar number while new users will have to make registration first.
- New users can click at "Don't have an account? Register Here" tab or simply click https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/registration-guideline
- Subsequently, the Odisha State Scholarship Portal one time registration page will open. Tick the declaration and click "Proceed" button to make student registration.
- Enter aadhar number and click at "Get OTP" button. Validate the OTP received on your registered mobile number to open Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana application form.
- Now, fill in the form with all the required details like mobile number, email address, etc.
- After that, click on the "Submit" button to complete the application.
Last Date for Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana Registration
The last date to apply online for Odisha Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojna is 31st December 2025. Interested candidates must submit the scheme's application form along with necessary documents before this date.Short Brief on Madho Singh Hath Kharcha Yojana
| Name of Scheme | Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana |
| State | Odisha |
| Announced by | CM Mohan Charan Majhi |
| Benefit | Rs. 5,000 per year |
| Major Beneficiaries | Tribal Students |
| Objectives | To encourage tribal students to attend schools and reduce dropout rates |
| Number of Beneficiaries | 3 Lakh ST category students |
Source / Reference link: https://www.bjp.org/files/election-manifesto-documents/OD_English_Manifesto2024_5May.pdf
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