What you get
The scheme offers the following assistance to Scheduled Tribe families: | - Birth of a Child: Upon the birth of a boy or girl, the family will receive 50 kg of wheat and rice, along with cooking utensils, provided at the panchayat level. - Death of a Family Member: In the event of a family member's death, the family will receive 1 quintal (100 kg) of either wheat or rice. | Note: The food grains are provided to the beneficiaries free of cost.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
When was the scheme launched?
The scheme was launched on 2nd October 2019.
What assistance is provided under the scheme on the birth of a child?
Upon the birth of a child, the family receives 50 kg of wheat or rice and cooking utensils from the Panchayat.
What assistance is provided under the scheme on the death of a family member?
In the event of a family member's death, the family receives 1 quintal (100 kg) of wheat or rice.
Is the food grain provided under the scheme free of cost?
Yes, the food grain is provided to the beneficiaries free of cost.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
To be eligible, the beneficiary must be a native of Madhya Pradesh, belong to the Scheduled Tribe category, reside in a rural area, and have no family member employed in government service (Class 1/2/3) or holding a high-ranking post. They must reside in one of the 20 identified tribal districts.
Which districts are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Shahdol, Anuppur, Umaria, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Ratlam, Hoshangabad, Betul, Sidhi, Seoni, Chhindwara, Dhar, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, and Sheopur districts.
Is the scheme applicable for both urban and rural areas?
No, the scheme is applicable only for rural areas.
Can a family with a government employee avail benefits under this scheme?
No, families with a member employed in government service (Class 1/2/3) or holding a high-ranking post are not eligible.
Is there a limit to the number of children for which the benefits can be claimed?
Yes, benefits under the scheme are provided for the birth of the first or second child of the couple.
How can eligible applicants avail benefits under the scheme?
Eligible applicants should contact the Gram Panchayat Secretary to avail benefits under this scheme.
Where should the birth or death be registered to avail benefits?
The birth or death should be registered on the SPR Portal (http://spr.samagra.gov.in/) through the Gram Panchayat Secretary.
Who selects the beneficiaries for the scheme?
The Gram Panchayat Secretary selects the beneficiaries at the time of registration of birth or death on the SPR Portal.