Launched in 2016, the “Aawaas Sahayata” scheme is a welfare initiative by the Department of Tribal Affairs, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides housing assistance to tribal boys and girls pursuing higher education outside their hometowns, who have passed 12th grade from a government or non-government college, or are regularly admitted to graduate, graduate diploma, or technical paramedical courses, and have not secured admission in a government hostel.

Benefits

The scheme offers housing assistance to tribal students pursuing higher education outside their hometowns where hostels are unavailable.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
• The applicant should be a student.
• The student should have passed 12th grade from a Government or Non-Government college.
• The student should be enrolled in a Graduate or Graduate Diploma course.
• The student should be regularly admitted to a Technical or Paramedical course.
• The student should not have secured admission to a Government hostel.
• The student should be a tribal student pursuing higher education outside their hometown.

Application Process

Online: https://www.tribal.mp.gov.in/mptaas

Registration

• Step 1: Visit the MPTAAS portal.
• Step 2: Click on “New Beneficiary Profile Registration.”
• Step 3: Fill in mandatory fields.
• Step 4: Upload ID proof and certificates.
• Step 5: Click “Submit”.
• Step 6: Receive registration number.

Application

• Step 1: Visit the MPTAAS portal.
• Step 2: Login with ID and password.
• Step 3: Select the scheme.
• Step 4: Upload necessary documents.
• Step 5: Click “Submit Application”.

Documents Required

• Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar card
• Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
• Caste certificate
• Previous class passing certificate/marksheet
• Samagra ID
• Bank account details/Bank Passbook
• Other necessary documents if required