AI SummaryBoarding House Stipend Scheme (Tripura Govt.) is a social welfare scheme made for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students who live in far away areas. It gives money help for hostel stay and daily upkeep, so students can live closer to their school, attend classes regularly and cut down the dropout rate.
Tripura Tribal Welfare Department runs this scheme for ST boys and girls. Students from Class I to Class XII can get a daily stipend of ₹65 to cover boarding costs, including LPG and cleaning charges. The support is given for up to 322 days in an academic year.
Boarding House Stipend Scheme - Introduction
Boarding House Stipend Scheme (Tripura Govt.) helps ST students whose home is more than 3 km away from their school. Such students can stay in a government-run hostel or an approved NGO-run boarding house and use the daily stipend to manage their stay.
The main aim of this scheme is to give safe accommodation to tribal students from remote areas, provide residential facilities to those living beyond 3 km of their school, and bring down the dropout rate among tribal students.
This scheme is looked after by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Government of Tripura. It covers an academic period of about 10 months or 322 days so students can focus on their studies without worrying about travel and boarding costs.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Boarding House Stipend Scheme (Tripura Govt.) |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Tripura |
| Category | Social welfare & Empowerment, Housing & Shelter |
| Target Beneficiaries | Scheduled Tribe (ST) students |
| Benefit Type | Composite |
| Nodal Department | Directorate of Tribal Welfare |
| Official Website | twd.tripura.gov.in |
Benefits
Under this scheme, every eligible student gets a daily stipend to manage boarding expenses. The support structure is given below:
| Item | Benefit Amount |
|---|---|
| Daily Boarding Stipend | ₹65 per day |
| Cleaning and LPG component | ₹1 per day (included in daily stipend) |
Students can get this benefit for 322 days in an academic year, which covers about 10 months of schooling. This applies to students from Class I to Class XII staying in authorized hostels.
Eligibility
To qualify for this support, a student should meet the following conditions:
- Should be a permanent resident of Tripura and belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) community.
- Should be currently enrolled in a school between Class I and Class XII.
- Home should be more than 3 km away from the school.
- Should be staying in a government-run hostel or an approved NGO-run boarding house.
For example, if Ravi, an ST student living 5 km away from his school, gets admitted into a government hostel, he becomes eligible for this daily stipend.
Application Process
The application process is handled through administrative channels. Students do not need to apply individually. The DM or SDM collects the list of all eligible students directly from government hostels and approved NGO-run boarding houses.
STEP 1 - The hostel authorities prepare the list of all ST students staying in their hostel who meet the eligibility conditions.
STEP 2 - The DM or SDM collects this list from each government hostel and approved NGO-run boarding house.
STEP 3 - The list is sent to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare for checking and final approval.
STEP 4 - Once approved, the stipend is paid to the students for the academic period.
Documents
To be included in the list, hostel authorities should keep these documents updated for each student:
- ST Caste certificate.
- Ration card number.
- Aadhaar number.
- Parent's mobile number.
- School admission receipt or valid School ID card.
- Income certificate.
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FAQ's
What is the primary goal of the Boarding House Stipend Scheme?
This scheme helps ST students who live far from their schools by giving money help for hostel stays, so they attend school regularly and the dropout rate comes down.
Who is eligible for this financial support?
ST students studying in Class I to Class XII, living more than 3 km from school, and staying in authorized government or NGO-run hostels are eligible.
What is the total stipend amount provided?
Each student gets ₹65 per day, which covers boarding costs along with a built-in allowance for LPG and cleaning.
For what duration is the stipend paid?
The payment is given for 322 days per academic year, which covers about 10 months of schooling.
Does this scheme cover NGO hostels?
Yes, the scheme includes 143 NGO-run hostels that have received official approval from the department.
What if my home is closer than 3 km to my school?
The scheme is made for students who live beyond the 3 km radius, so they get the residential support needed for their studies.