What does the scheme provide for SC students?

The scheme offers 100% funding for the construction, expansion, repair, and maintenance of hostels for SC students.

Who benefits from 100% central assistance under the scheme?

100% central assistance is provided for girls' hostels and to Union Territory Administrations, Central, and State Universities/Institutions.

How is the funding split for boys' hostels?

Central assistance is 50% for State Governments, 100% for UT Administrations, and varies for Central and State Universities/Institutions.

How can one apply for assistance under the scheme?

Submit a hard copy proposal to the Joint Secretary (Backward Classes) at the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, New Delhi.

What does the scheme provide for SC students?

The scheme offers 100% funding for the construction, expansion, repair, and maintenance of hostels for SC students.

Who benefits from 100% central assistance under the scheme?

100% central assistance is provided for girls' hostels and to Union Territory Administrations, Central, and State Universities/Institutions.

How is the funding split for boys' hostels?

Central assistance is 50% for State Governments, 100% for UT Administrations, and varies for Central and State Universities/Institutions.

How can one apply for assistance under the scheme?

Submit a hard copy proposal to the Joint Secretary (Backward Classes) at the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, New Delhi.

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Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana (BJRCY Scheme) To Provide 100% Funds For The Construction Of Hostels!

Q: What is the Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana?

It is a govt scheme launched in 2008 to provide hostel facilities to SC students, ensuring they can pursue their education without accommodation issues.

Q: What is the Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana?

It is a govt scheme launched in 2008 to provide hostel facilities to SC students, ensuring they can pursue their education without accommodation issues.

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Updated: 28-01-2025 at 6:31 AM

Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana (BJRCY Scheme) To Provide 100% Funds For The Construction Of Hostels!

The Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana was introduced by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The scheme aims to provide hostel facilities to SC students. This ensures that children can pursue their education without having to face accommodation difficulties.

Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana: Overview

Name of the scheme	Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana
Launched in	2008
Ministry	Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Objective	To provide hostel facilities to students from economically weaker sections of society
Target group	SC, ST, OBC, and students from other economically weaker sections
Benefits	Financial aid in hostel fees, either free or subsidies
Application mode	Offline

What Is The Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana?

The Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana (BJRCY) launch date was in the year 2008. The Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana is a centrally sponsored scheme for SC students. The scheme provides 100% funding for the construction of hostels. It provides assistance regarding construction, expansions, repairs, and maintenance.

The Chhatrawas Yojana is implemented through the state governments, union territory administrations, and central & state universities and institutions.

The main objective of the BJRCY scheme is to provide excellent hostel facilities to students belonging to SCs. It also ensures that children complete their education hassle-free without having to worry about their accommodation.

The aim of the Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana is to reduce the dropout rate of girls belonging to SCs and attain quality education.
Also read: SHREYAS Scheme

What Are The Objectives Of BJRCY?

The main objective of BJRCY is to provide accommodation to SC students. Let us take a look at the other objectives the Chhatrawas Yojana aims to achieve.

To construct hostels, especially for SC girls.
Provide good accommodation for SC students living in rural areas.
Having hostels with a capacity of 100 seats.
Repairing and proper maintenance of hostels.
Implement agencies for the construction of hostels.
Having a proper and effective management mechanism for monitoring and reviewing.

Benefits Of Chhatrawas Yojana

The funding pattern for the hostels under the Chhatrawas Yojana is as follows:

For Girls

100% central assistance will be provided to the State Governments/ UT Administrations and Central & State Universities/ Institutions.
The girls' hostels will be located near the colleges to ensure the safety of the girls.

For Boys

Assistance	Given to
50% central assistance	State Governments
100% central assistance	UT Administrations
90% central assistance	Central Universities/Institutions and the remaining 10% should be borne by the Institutions
45% central assistance	State Universities/Institutions and the remaining 55% will be borne by the Institutions.

Also read: National Overseas Scholarship for SC Students

Guidelines Followed By The Governments For The Construction Of Hostels

Priority will be given to SC concentrated areas of at least 15% without any hostel facilities for SC students.
State governments will prioritise top-performing government schools that don’t have any hostel facilities.
Middle and higher secondary levels of education will be focused on building hostels.
Boundary walls, two-room quarters for wardens, and one-room quarters for guards are in the hostel construction plan.
Girls' hostels must be located in areas with low female SC literacy.
Girls' hostels should be constructed near the institutions.

How To Apply For Baby Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana?

The hard copy of the proposal for seeking Central Assistance under the BJRCY should be sent to this address (along with the necessary details of the hostel) by the authorised representative of the implementing agency.

The proposal should be sent to:

The Joint Secretary (Backward Classes)
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Government of India,
Shastri Bhavan,
New Delhi-110001a

Documents Needed

Applicants need to submit some supporting documents to successfully apply for the Chhatrawas Yojana. The list of documents is as follows:

Caste certificate
Income certificate
Proof of identity, such as Aadhaar card, Voter ID
Educational certificates
Residential proof
Passport-sized photographs

Conclusion

Overall, the Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana is a beneficial government scheme as it funds the construction of hostels for SC students. These hostels are a safe space for students to study and focus on their education without worrying about their accommodation. This govt scheme initiative is a step forward in ensuring all children can access education without any worries.

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