AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh government is running Hostel Scheme for Disabled Students (Chhatragrah Yojana) for divyang students of class 11th and above who do not get a hostel seat in their school or college. Under this scheme, a group of at least five disabled students can rent a private building, and the Social Justice Department pays rent up to ₹750 per month along with ₹1,000 per month towards electricity and water bills.
Scheme started on 8 September 2008 and is still open. Official scheme page of Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Department was last updated on 29 June 2026, and the rent and utility rates, eligibility rules and the offline application process remain the same as before. Applications are taken at the district office throughout the year, so there is no fixed last date.
Hostel Scheme for Disabled Students Madhya Pradesh
Scheme is run by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Madhya Pradesh. Main aim is simple. Many divyang students take admission in class 11th, college or a diploma course far from home, and the institute has no hostel for them. In such cases the department allows the students to take a private building on rent as a chhatragrah, and pays part of the cost.
Department pays only the rent and basic utility bills. Everything else in the chhatragrah, like utensils, furniture, ration and cleaning, has to be managed by the students themselves. If the electricity and water bill of a month crosses ₹1,000, students staying there have to share the extra amount equally.
Application Process
Application is offline only. There is no online form for this scheme, so the whole process happens through the district office of Social Justice and Disabled Welfare.
STEP 1 - Get together a group of at least five disabled boys or five disabled girls studying in class 11th or above in the same town, since a chhatragrah is approved only for a group and not for a single student.
STEP 2 - Download the prescribed form from the departmental order given in the references below, or collect it from the district office of Social Justice and Disabled Welfare, and fill in student details, course details, disability percentage and the address of the building you plan to rent.
STEP 3 - Attach the required documents, such as disability certificate of 40 percent or more, domicile certificate, income certificate, marksheet of the last class, Samagra ID, Aadhaar card and bank passbook copy, and submit the file at the district office.
STEP 4 - District Officer of Social Justice or an officer sent by him inspects the proposed building and checks whether electricity and water are available and whether the building is near the school or college.
STEP 5 - After the inspection report, the District Collector approves the rent, up to ₹1,500 per month for the building, and the payment starts as per the approved rate. Under the Samadhan Ek Din service, approval for a chhatragrah can also be given on the same day at the district level.
Scheme Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Hostel Scheme for Disabled Students (Chhatragrah Yojana) |
| Launched On | 8 September 2008 |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Main Department | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities |
| Eligible People | Divyang students of class 11th and above with 40 percent or more disability |
| Benefit | Rent ₹750 per month and ₹1,000 per month for electricity and water |
| Application Mode | Offline at district office |
| Current Status | Running, page last updated 29 June 2026 |
Benefits
Money help under this scheme is paid at fixed rates and goes towards the running cost of the chhatragrah, not directly into a student's pocket as a scholarship. Rates as on today are given below.
| Benefit Type | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| Rent support | ₹750 |
| Electricity and water | Up to ₹1,000 per chhatragrah |
| Rent that Collector can approve | Up to ₹1,500 |
Who Can Apply
Rules for eligibility have not changed in 2026. Before filling the form, check these points carefully, because the district office rejects files where the disability percentage or the income limit does not match.
- Student should be a native resident of Madhya Pradesh and should have a domicile certificate to prove it.
- Disability of 40 percent or more should be shown in a valid disability certificate issued by the medical board.
- Student should be studying regularly in class 11th or above, or in a diploma course of at least two years in a recognised government or private institute.
- Family income should be ₹96,000 per year or less, as per the income certificate.
- Group of at least five boys or five girls is required to open one chhatragrah, and boys and girls must stay in separate buildings.
Admission inside the chhatragrah is given with the approval of the principal of the institute. Students already getting a post matric scholarship can stay in the chhatragrah, but the scholarship gets adjusted at the hostel rate, and no other state scholarship can be claimed at the same time. Students who are looking for direct money help for studies can also check Mukhya Mantri Divyangjan Shiksha Protsahan Yojana, which pays a monthly amount to divyang students in the state.
Documents Required
Keep self attested copies of these papers ready along with the original for checking at the district office.
- Disability certificate showing 40 percent or more disability
- Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh and Aadhaar card
- Income certificate of the family and Samagra ID
- Marksheet of the previous class and admission or registration proof of the school, college or institute
- Bank passbook copy, birth certificate and passport size photographs
Help and Contact
For any doubt about the form, inspection or payment, students should contact the District Office of Social Justice and Disabled Welfare of their own district. Complaints about delay in payment can be filed on CM Helpline number 181, which works for all Madhya Pradesh government schemes.
References
Official scheme page of Social Justice Department | Chhatragrah Yojana 2008 order and form | Order on effective rollout of the scheme | Samadhan Ek Din order for same day approval | Social Protection report, page 141
FAQ's
Is Hostel Scheme for Disabled Students still running in 2026?
Yes. Official scheme page of Madhya Pradesh Social Justice Department was last updated on 29 June 2026 and the scheme is open, with the same rent and utility rates.
How much money is given under this scheme?
Rent support is ₹750 per month, and ₹1,000 per month is paid for electricity and water of one chhatragrah. Collector can approve building rent up to ₹1,500 per month.
Can a single student apply for the chhatragrah?
No. A group of at least five disabled boys or five disabled girls is needed to open one chhatragrah, and boys and girls get separate buildings.
Is there any online form for this scheme?
No online form is available. The filled form has to be submitted at the district office of Social Justice and Disabled Welfare.
What happens if the electricity bill crosses ₹1,000?
Department pays only up to ₹1,000 per month. Students staying in the chhatragrah have to share the extra amount equally among themselves.
Can a post matric scholarship holder stay in the chhatragrah?
Yes, but the scholarship gets adjusted at the hostel rate and no other state scholarship can be taken along with this scheme.
What is the last date to apply?
No last date is fixed. Applications are accepted at the district office through the year, and under Samadhan Ek Din approval can come the same day.