The “Food Bill Assistance to SC Students” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the Scheduled Caste (SC) students who are admitted in college affiliated hostels for food bill. The students will be eligible for food bill assistance up to 10 months in a year.

Benefits

The food bill assistance @ ₹1,500/- per month (Up to 10 Months) will be granted to the Scheduled Caste (SC) students admitted in college affiliated hostels.

Eligibility

• 1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat.
• 2. The students should reside in the hostel, affiliated to the college.
• 3. The annual family income of the student should be up to ₹6 lakhs.

Application Process

Link: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/

Online Application Steps:

• Step 01: Visit the Digital Gujarat Portal.
• Step 02: Register on the home page.
• Step 03: Enter Mobile, Email, and Password; click ‘Save’.
• Step 04: Login with credentials.
• Step 05: Complete ‘My Profile’.
• Step 06: Update profile and verify with OTP.
• Step 07: Select ‘Scholarship Services’ and then ‘SC Scheme’.
• Step 08: Select Financial Year.
• Step 09: Select the specific scheme and continue.
• Step 10: Fill form and upload documents.
• Step 11: Final Submit after agreeing to terms.

Mandatory Instructions

• Note 01: Photo uploading is mandatory.
• Note 02: All sections must be complete.
• Note 03: Only one application is allowed.
• Note 04: Wrong info leads to rejection.
• Note 05: Documents must be scanned carefully.
• Note 06: No institution changes allowed after submission.
• Note 07: Unreadable uploads lead to rejection.
• Note 08: Individual submission not accepted for inside-state students.

Documents Required

• Passport size photo
• Identity proof (Aadhaar Card)
• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate (Validity is 3 years)
• Standard 10th & 12th Marksheets
• Break Affidavit (if gap > 1 year)
• School Leaving Certificate
• Marriage Certificate (if any)
• Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
• Death Certificate of Father (if applicable)
• Hostel Certificate
• Graduate/Other Marksheets
• College Identity Card
• Certificate issued by Warden
• LWP Certificate (for leave without pay students)

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