Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Sathi Yojana — Student Aid

What is Mukhyamantri Sathi Yojana?

Mukhyamantri Sathi Yojana is Jharkhand government's compassionate grant scheme that provides ₹25,000 financial assistance to college/university students in Jharkhand who face sudden hardship due to the death of a spouse or parent while the student is in the middle of their education. The scheme ensures that bereavement does not force students to drop out.

Key Benefits

Who is Eligible?

Student criteria:

• Enrolled in Class 11/12 or college / polytechnic in Jharkhand
• Resident of Jharkhand (domicile)
• Death of:
  • Spouse (for married students — husband/wife died)
  • Parent (father or mother died) — especially if the parent was the earning member

Income criteria:

• Family income should be below ₹1.5 lakh per year (check latest notification for current limit)

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar card (student)
2. Jharkhand domicile certificate
3. Death certificate of the deceased (spouse/parent)
4. Bonafide certificate from college/institution (current enrollment)
5. Income certificate from Circle Officer / Tehsildar
6. Bank passbook — student's Aadhaar-linked account
7. Photograph
8. Marriage certificate (if claiming for deceased spouse)

How to Apply

Step 1 — Visit District Welfare Office

Go to the District Social Welfare Office or District Higher Education Office in your district and ask for the Mukhyamantri Sathi Yojana application form.

Step 2 — Fill and Submit

Fill the form with student details, institution, nature of bereavement, and attach all required documents.

Step 3 — College Verification

The college/institution verifies the student's current enrollment (bonafide certificate issued).

Step 4 — Officer Verification and Disbursement

The District Welfare Officer verifies the death certificate and income certificate. After approval, ₹25,000 is credited via DBT to the student's bank account.

Application Timeline

Apply as soon as possible after the death — while the student is still enrolled. There may be a time limit (often 3–6 months from the death event). Check with the district office.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. My father died 2 months ago. I am a first-year engineering student in Ranchi. Can I apply?

Yes, you appear eligible. Visit the District Social Welfare Office in Ranchi with the death certificate, your college's bonafide certificate, income certificate, and Aadhaar. Apply promptly.

2. Can both husband and wife apply if one spouse dies?

The surviving spouse who is a student applies. The grant goes to the student — the surviving spouse who is continuing their education.

3. I am studying in Jharkhand but my family is from Bihar. Am I eligible?

Typically Jharkhand domicile is required. If you have been residing in Jharkhand for the required period and have a domicile certificate, you may qualify. Discuss with the district office.

4. Is this scheme only for government college students?

The scheme generally covers students in both government and recognized private colleges/polytechnics. Confirm with the district office for the current year's notification.

5. Can I reapply if I lost both parents in different years?

The scheme is generally a one-time grant per bereavement event. If you lost one parent in one year and another later, you may potentially apply again — but this depends on the scheme's guidelines. Consult the welfare office.

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