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Food Bill Assistance

The "Food Bill Assistance" scheme provides financial support to non-reserved category students pursuing graduate-level medical, dental, technical, and para-medical courses.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Financial Assistance: ₹1,500/- per month for 10 months.

Who can apply

The applicant must belong to a non-reserved category.; The applicant must be pursuing a graduate-level course in Medical, Dental, Technical, or Para-Technical fields.; The applicant must be staying in a government/non-aided hostel outside their home taluka.; If the applicant is a girl studying in Std. 9 to 12, she must be staying in a hostel run by a society, trust, or institution.; The applicant’s annual family income must be ₹4,50,000/- or less.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Which students are eligible for food bill assistance?

The students who are pursuing graduate-level courses in Medical, Dental, Technical, or Para-Technical fields are eligible for food bill assistance.

How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?

The eligible students will receive financial assistance of [?]1,200 per month for a total of 10 months.

What proof is required to avail of food bill assistance?

The applicant must provide a certificate from the hostel confirming that they are paying for meals at the hostel.

What is the annual family income limit for eligibility?

The annual family income of the applicant's family must be less than [?]4,50,000/- to be eligible for this scheme.

How much financial assistance is provided annually under this scheme?

Under this scheme, eligible students will receive a total annual financial assistance of [?]12,000/-.

Is it necessary to apply for food bill assistance every year?

Yes, the applicant must submit a fresh application for food bill assistance every year.

If the hostel receives a grant, is the student still eligible for food bill assistance?

No, if the hostel in which the student is staying receives a grant, then the student is not eligible for food bill assistance.

Which authority’s income certificate is considered valid for the scheme?

The income certificate issued by the Taluka Development Officer (TDO), Mamlatdar, or Chief Officer is considered valid for this scheme.

From where can students obtain a non-reserved category certificate?

The non-reserved category certificate can be obtained from the Taluka Development Officer (TDO), Mamlatdar, District Social Welfare Officer (Non-Reserved), or Deputy Director (Non-Reserved).

What should be done after submitting the online application?

After submitting the online application, the applicant must take a printout of the application form, sign it, and send it along with attested copies of all required documents, such as certificates and mark sheets, to the Deputy Director (Non-Reserved) or District Social Welfare Officer of the district where they are studying. The documents can be sent via courier, post, or submitted in person.

What happens if the hard copy of the application is not submitted after the online application?

If the hard copy of the application is not submitted along with the required documents after completing the online application, the application will not be considered valid.