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STATE NODAL MINISTRY

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand

Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Jharkhand.

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About Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand

Official state nodal department overseeing Education & Learning schemes and citizen benefits in Jharkhand.

6Total Schemes
6Currently Active

Eligo indexes and independently verifies 6 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.

Citizen Redressal, Grievances & RTI Guidelines

Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.

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Central Public Grievance Portal (CPGRAMS)

Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.

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Right to Information (RTI Act 2005)

Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.

Statutory RTI Escalation Hierarchy:If your RTI request is rejected or unanswered after 30 days, submit a First Appeal to the designated First Appellate Authority within 30 days. For further grievance, a Second Appeal may be lodged before the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions: Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand

Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.

What schemes does Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand administer?▾

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand administers 6 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including CM Schools of Excellence Scheme Jharkhand (CBSE English Medium Education), Guruji Student Credit Card Scheme (GSCCS) Jharkhand, Guruji Student Credit Card Scheme Jharkhand (Subsidized Education Loan), and 3 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.

How do I contact Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand for a grievance?▾

Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://jharkhand.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.

What is Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand's annual budget allocation?▾

The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.

How do I file an RTI application to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand?▾

RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

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Administered Programs (6)

ActiveState SchemeEst. 2023

CM Schools of Excellence Scheme Jharkhand (CBSE English Medium Education)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand

100% free high-quality English medium CBSE education with smart classrooms and robotics labs for poor students available across districts in Jharkhand.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2023

Guruji Student Credit Card Scheme (GSCCS) Jharkhand

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand

Concessional higher education loans up to ₹15 Lakh at 4% simple interest with 100% state guarantee and 15-year repayment in Jharkhand.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2022

Guruji Student Credit Card Scheme Jharkhand (Subsidized Education Loan)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand

Collateral-free education loan up to ₹15 Lakh at 4% simple interest for higher professional education disbursed directly via DBT into bank accounts.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2023

Guruji Student Credit Card Yojana (Soft Higher Education Loans up to ₹15 Lakh at 4%)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand

Collateral-free higher education loans up to ₹15 Lakh at subsidized 4% simple interest with 100% state guarantee in Jharkhand.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2021

Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship (100% Fully-Funded Foreign Master Degrees)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand

100% fully-funded foreign master degrees in top UK and global universities covering tuition, living expenses, and airfare for SC/ST/BC.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2022

Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana (SPKSY) Jharkhand

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand

Cumulative scholarship grant up to ₹40,000 for adolescent girls from Class 8 to age 19 transferred via DBT to verified beneficiary accounts.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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