The “Maa-Badi / Maa-Badi Day-Care Centre Scheme” was introduced by the Tribal Area Development Department, Government of Rajasthan, in 2007–2008. It provides primary education, nutritional support, and health awareness to out-of-school tribal children in remote areas where the nearest school is 1.5–2 km away.

Objectives

• Enroll 30 tribal children (6 to 12 years) at each center, with a preference for girls.
• Provide free primary education (Classes 1 to 4).
• Provide nutritional meals and materials to prevent migration of agricultural laborer families.
• Involve mothers in food preparation with an honorarium.

Benefits

• Free primary education and sports equipment.
• Breakfast and mid-day meals.
• Free uniforms, school bags, shoes, socks, sweaters, ties, and belts.
• Day-Care Centers: Operates 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with 2 facilitators and 3 assistants; provides meals twice daily.
• Maa-Badi Centers: Follows school calendar with 1 facilitator and 2 assistants; provides breakfast and one mid-day meal.

Eligibility

• Age: 6 to 12 years.
• Community: Scheduled Tribe (ST), Kathodi, or Sahariya.
• Districts: Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Pratapgarh, Sirohi, or Rajsamand.
• Not currently enrolled in any formal school.
• Residing 1.5–2 km away from the nearest school.

Application Process (Offline)

1. Visit the Maa-Badi Centre during office hours.
2. Request the application form from the designated staff.
3. Fill mandatory fields and attach self-attested documents.
4. Submit the form back to the Maa-Badi Centre.

Documents Required

• Identity proof
• Proof of age
• Caste Certificate Copy
• Address proof