Operation of Ashram Hostels

The scheme “Operation of Ashram Hostels” was launched by the Department of Tribal Area Development, Government of Rajasthan. It aims to ensure continued education for tribal students who lack access to nearby higher-level schools due to the poor economic condition of their families. Under this scheme, free accommodation, nutritious meals, educational materials, uniforms, personal hygiene items, and other facilities are provided to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students.

Benefits

Students are provided with the following benefits:

Annually (per student):

School uniform with stitching
Shoes, socks, towel, and warm sweater

Monthly (per student):

Nutritious breakfast and meals
Hair oil, bathing and washing soap
Hair cutting service
Laundry for bed linen (sheet, pillow cover, blanket)
Electricity and water facilities
Newspapers and magazines

Eligibility

The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan and belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community.
Eligible if there is no primary school within 1.5 km, no upper primary school within 3 km, and no secondary/higher secondary school within 5 km of their residence.
Parents/guardians should not be an income tax payee.
Family should not own more than 400 square yards of urban land or more than 15 bighas of agricultural land.
Student must pass the current academic year to continue enrollment.
Student must be a resident of the same district where the hostel application is made.

Notes: Admissions are based on merit. Specific tribal area hostels are for students of that area only. Re-admission depends on passing the annual examination.

Application Process

Online – via CSC / E-Mitra

Step 1: Gather necessary documents.
Step 2: Visit nearest E-Mitra Center for Biometric Verification.
Step 3: Ensure the agent completes all fields and uploads required documents.
Step 4: Keep the receipt/acknowledgment form.