Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme

The Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme was launched by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

• It aims to reduce dropout rates among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Odisha.
• The scheme provides ₹5,000 for ST students enrolling in Class IX and XI.
• Financial support is available for ST students with an annual family income not exceeding ₹2,50,000.
• The incentive is a one-time payment directly into the students’ bank accounts.
• The scheme targets 300,000 tribal students in Odisha.
• The scheme honors Madho Singh, a prominent tribal leader in India’s freedom movement.