About this social welfare scheme
Under this scheme, tribal girl students in Class 11th who travel more than 2 km to reach school and did not receive a bicycle in Class 9th are given a cash amount equivalent to the cost of a bicycle.
The scheme "Cycle Distribution Scheme" is implemented by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to provide cycles to village girls students to continue their education. Under this scheme, tribal girl students in Class 11th who travel more than 2 km to reach school and did not receive a bicycle in Class 9th are given a cash amount equivalent to the cost of a bicycle.
Objective:
The objective of the scheme is to reduce the dropout rate and promote the continuation of education for scheduled tribe girls in higher secondary schools. It aims to ensure that all scheduled tribe girls in the state continue their education beyond class 10, even if they need to enroll in higher secondary schools located in other villages.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Cycle Distribution Scheme (CDS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Madhya Pradesh |
| Official portal | cmhelpline.mp.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Tribal Affairs Department, Government Of Madhya Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🎂Age 14 to 30 years
- 🏷️ST
- 🎓Students only
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under this scheme, a cash amount equal to the cost of the cycle credited directly to the bank account of the applicant.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a girl student.
- The girl student should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
- The girl student should be studying in Class 11.
- The girl student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
- The girl student who did not receive a cycle in Class 9 is eligible under the scheme.
- The girl student should travel more than 2 km to reach her school.
- There is no restriction on the annual family income of the student.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- To avail of the benefits under this scheme, eligible girl students can contact the District Convener/Assistant Commissioner, the District Office of the Tribal Welfare Department, or the Principal of the concerned school/institution.
Note: The District Collector has the right to approve financial assistance to eligible girl students under the cycle supply scheme.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of the Cycle Distribution Scheme?
The main objective is to reduce the dropout rate and promote the continuation of education for scheduled tribe girls in higher secondary schools.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Eligible students must be girl students who are natives of Madhya Pradesh, studying in Class 11, belong to the Scheduled Tribe category, did not receive a cycle in Class 9, and travel more than 2 km to reach their school.
Is there any restriction on the annual family income for eligibility?
No, there is no restriction on the annual family income for eligibility under this scheme.
How is the benefit of the scheme provided?
The benefit is provided in the form of a cash amount equal to the cost of a cycle, credited directly to the bank account of the applicant.
How can eligible students apply for the scheme?
Eligible students can contact the District Convener/Assistant Commissioner, District Office of the Tribal Welfare Department, or the Principal of the concerned school/institution.
Who has the authority to approve financial assistance under this scheme?
The District Collector has the right to approve financial assistance to eligible girl students under the cycle supply scheme.
Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
No, only girl students who are natives of Madhya Pradesh are eligible.
Can a student who received a cycle in Class 9 apply again in Class 11?
No, the scheme is specifically for students who did not receive a cycle in Class 9.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines (Page No. 85) aiggpa.mp.gov.in (PDF)
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
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