About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to promote higher education among children of fisher families working in federation reservoirs by providing scholarships of up to Rs. 20,000 for technical courses and up to Rs. 10,000 for non-technical courses.
The “Nishadraj Scholarship Scheme” was launched by the Fisheries Welfare and Fisheries Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to support the higher education of children belonging to fisher families working in the Federation reservoirs. Under this scheme, scholarships for technical and non-technical courses are provided to meritorious students from fisher households to help them continue professional and academic studies.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Nishadraj Scholarship Scheme (NSS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Fisheries Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Madhya Pradesh |
| Official portal | mpfisheries.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
| Age | 18 to 45 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 45 years
- 💼Fishermen
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Scholarship up to Rs. 20,000 or the actual expenditure (whichever is lower) for technical courses such as Medical, Engineering, CLAT-based Law courses, and equivalent technical programs.
- Scholarship up to Rs. 10,000 or the actual expenditure (whichever is lower) for non-technical courses such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.C.A., B.F.F.C., B.Sc. Agriculture, Law, and similar parallel courses.
NOTE: Scholarship amount is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a child of a fisher family working in the federation’s reservoirs.
- The applicant should be a student.
- The student must belong to General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Minority communities, or Below Poverty Line (BPL) categories.
- The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized technical course (Medical, Engineering, CLAT-based Law, etc.) or a non-technical course (B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., Agriculture, etc.).
- The applicant should be pursuing higher education at the time of application.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Regional Manager, Fisheries Federation Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Fisheries Federation Office.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Students who are children of fisher families working in federation reservoirs.
What is the maximum scholarship amount?
Up to Rs. 20,000 for technical courses and Rs. 10,000 for non-technical courses.
Which technical courses are covered?
Medical, Engineering, and CLAT-based Law courses.
Which non-technical courses are eligible?
B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.C.A., Agriculture, and similar parallel courses.
Is there any application fee?
No, the application process is free of cost.
Where can I apply for the scholarship?
The applicant should apply to the Fisheries Federation Office.
Who verifies the application?
The application is verified by the Regional Manager, Fisheries Federation.
How will the scholarship amount be paid?
The scholarship is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Is this scheme available in both rural and urban areas?
Yes, it covers Urban and Rural regions.
Does the scheme cover hostel or other expenses?
It covers expenses up to the maximum scholarship limit or actual expenditure.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Scheme Details cmhelpline.mp.gov.in
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