Food Bill Assistance to SC Students
₹1,500/month food bill subsidy for 10 months · SC students in college hostels · Gujarat
This Gujarat scheme provides ₹1,500 per month (for up to 10 months per year) to Scheduled Caste students living in college-affiliated hostels, helping them cover food and mess expenses. It is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Apply online through the Digital Gujarat Portal at digitalgujarat.gov.in.
About This Scheme
This Gujarat scheme provides ₹1,500 per month (for up to 10 months per year) to Scheduled Caste students living in college-affiliated hostels, helping them cover food and mess expenses. It is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Apply online through the Digital Gujarat Portal at digitalgujarat.gov.in.
Full official description
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
- ₹1,500 per month for up to 10 months per academic year (total up to ₹15,000/year) towards food and mess expenses
💡 Why Startups Should Care
For student-housing platforms in Gujarat, this ₹15,000/year food subsidy for SC hostel students is a direct government co-payment — demonstrating that your hostel is recognized or affiliated could make your property more attractive to this funded segment.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must belong to the Scheduled Caste community of Gujarat
- Must be residing in a hostel affiliated with their college
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000
How to Apply
- Visit digitalgujarat.gov.in, click "Register," and enter your mobile number, email, and a password.
- Log in and update your complete profile under "My Profile."
- Under "Services," navigate to the relevant scholarship category (e.g., Scholarship Services → SC Scheme).
- Select the correct financial year and choose this scheme; click "Continue to Service."
- Fill the application form completely and upload all required documents.
- Save as Draft, review, accept the terms, and click "Confirm & Final Submit."
Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers the "Food Bill Assistance to SC Students" scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat.
What is the purpose of the scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance for food bills to Scheduled Caste (SC) students enrolled in college-affiliated hostels.
What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?
The scheme offers food bill assistance at [?]1,500 per month for up to 10 months in a year.
Who is eligible for the food bill assistance?
Eligible candidates are Scheduled Caste (SC) students belonging to Gujarat, residing in hostels affiliated with colleges.
How many months of assistance can a student receive per year?
A student can receive assistance for up to 10 months in a year.
Is there any specific income criterion for eligibility?
Yes, the annual family income of the student should not exceed [?]6 lakhs.
How can eligible students apply for the scheme?
Eligible students can apply for the scheme through the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/.
Is there any application fee for applying to the scheme?
No, there is no application fee for applying to the scheme.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Passport-size photograph
- Aadhaar card
- Caste certificate from competent authority
- Income certificate
- Standard 10 mark sheet
- School leaving certificate (if applicable)
- Bank passbook or cancelled cheque
- College/school identity card