Agricultural Activities for Persons with Disabilities

Description
The scheme "Agricultural Activities for Persons with Disabilities" is implemented by the Haryana Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, loans up to ₹10,00,000/- are provided to individuals identified as persons with disabilities for agricultural production, irrigation, horticulture, sericulture, the purchase of agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural services, and the marketing of agricultural products etc. Permanent residents of Haryana, aged 18 years or older, with a disability of 40% or more, are eligible under this scheme.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, loans up to ₹10,00,000/- are provided to persons with disabilities for agricultural production, irrigation, horticulture, sericulture, purchasing agricultural machinery/equipment for agricultural services, marketing agricultural products, etc.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
2. The applicant should have a disability of at least 40%.
3. The applicant should be above 18 years old. For persons with mental retardation, the age requirement is relaxed to 14 years instead of the usual 18 years.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Proof of age
• Haryana Domicile Certificate
• Ration Card
• Caste/Religion Proof
• Disability Certificate
• Passport-size photograph of the applicant
• Bank account details
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum loan amount provided under this scheme?
A: Loans up to [?]10,00,000/- are provided.

Q: What are the purposes for which the loan can be used?
A: The loan can be used for agricultural production, irrigation, horticulture, sericulture, purchasing agricultural machinery/equipment, and marketing agricultural products.

Q: Is there an age relaxation for persons with mental retardation?
A: Yes, for persons with mental retardation, the age requirement is relaxed to 14 years instead of 18 years.

Q: What is the minimum disability percentage required to be eligible for the scheme?
A: A minimum of 40% disability is required.

Q: Is the scheme available for individuals outside Haryana?
A: No, only permanent residents of Haryana are eligible for this scheme.

Q: How can eligible applicants apply for the scheme?
A: Applicants can apply online through the Official Portal- Antyodaya-SARAL Portal at https://saralharyana.gov.in/.

Q: How can applicants track their application status?
A: Applicants can track their applications through the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering their Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID at https://status.saralharyana.nic.in/.