Chanakya Swayam Upadhi Scheme for Micro Entrepreneurship - Transport Operator

Description
Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation APBWC , a Government of Andhra Pradesh undertaking, is introducing the “Chanakya Swayam Upadhi Scheme for Micro Entrepreneurship - Transport Operator” a subsidy scheme for unemployed youth for purchasing Four- wheeler self-Driven for public transport purposes with the collaboration of AP Brahmin Co-operative Credit Society Ltd., Regd No. ABC-CS/006/2015, Vijayawada. Objective: To provide subsidy for purchase of Four-wheelers to the unemployed Brahmin youth for their livelihood. This scheme is applicable for economically weak Brahmins of Andhra Pradesh, who want to settle as transport operators in Andhra Pradesh.

Benefits
• Following are the subsidy/funding patterns:

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should belong to the Brahmin Community and reside in Andhra Pradesh only.
2. The applicant should be a member of the AP Brahmin Welfare Cooperative Credit Society.
3. The applicant should be aged between 21 to 50 years as of 01.04.2022.
4. The applicant should have passed the 10th class.
5. The present annual income of the applicant and his family from all sources should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-
6. The applicant should not possess any three/four-wheeler in his/her name.
7. The applicant should possess a valid permanent driving license as of the date of application.
8. The applicant should have a valid badge No./valid proof of identity as driver proof as of the date of the application.
9. The applicant should not have availed himself/herself of any financial assistance under other government schemes/programs for the same purpose.
10. The applicant and his/ her family members who have availed financial assistance under Chanakya Swayam Upadhi Schemes earlier from AP Brahmin Welfare Corporation are not eligible under this scheme.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: Applicants have to visit the official website(https://www.andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in/schemes/schemes.aspx#) and click on "Scheme"
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Step 01: Applicants have to visit the official website(https://www.andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in/schemes/schemes.aspx#) and click on "Scheme"

Step 2: Step 02: Click on "Registration" After that application form will open
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Step 02: Click on "Registration" After that application form will open

Step 3: Step 03: Fill out the required details:
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Personal Details: Name, Residence address, Aadhaar no, Ration card no, Bank detail etc
Upload: Photo, Signature and Certificate Details
Documents: Birth Certificate, Residential Certificate, Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate, Bank Passbook etc
Finalize and "Submit" the application.
Step-4: After submission receive the reference number.

Step 4: Step 01: Click on the “Services” link on the menu and select "Know your status".
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Step 01: Click on the “Services” link on the menu and select "Know your status".

Step 5: Step 02: Enter the Reference or Mobile or Aadhaar Card Number to get the application status.
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Step 02: Enter the Reference or Mobile or Aadhaar Card Number to get the application status.

Step 6: Step 03: Select the "Financial Year" and Fetch the details.
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Step 03: Select the "Financial Year" and Fetch the details.

Step 7: Step 01: Click on the "Acknowledgement Slip"
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Step 01: Click on the "Acknowledgement Slip"

Step 8: Step 02: Enter the Aadhaar Card Number and select the "Scheme"
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Step 02: Enter the Aadhaar Card Number and select the "Scheme"

Step 9: Step 03: Click on the "Submit"
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Step 03: Click on the "Submit"

Required Documents
• Aadhar Card of the applicant.
• Caste Certificate of the applicant (issued by the competent authority or Mee-Seva)
• Residence Certificate of the applicant (issued by the competent authority or Mee-Seva)
• Income Certificate of the applicant (issued by the competent authority or Mee-Seva)
• Birth Certificate of the applicant (issued by the competent authority or Mee-Seva)
• Highest Educational Qualification Certificate
• Driving license & Badge/Valid Proof of Identity as a driver (issued by the competent authority along with the PAN card (if available) of the applicant.
• Latest Passport-size Photograph of the applicant
• Ration Card/Rice Card

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for CS-METO?
A: Economically weak Brahmin youth residing in Andhra Pradesh.

Q: How much subsidy is provided by APBWC?
A: 25% of the vehicle cost, up to Rs. 2,00,000.

Q: What are the vehicle options available under CS-METO?
A: Swift Dezire Tour (Petrol) and Swift Dezire Tour S(O) CNG (BS-VI).

Q: What is the minimum beneficiary contribution?
A: The minimum contribution a 10% of the vehicle cost.

Q: Can a beneficiary already owning a vehicle apply?
A: No, they should not own any three or four-wheeler.

Q: How are applications processed?
A: Applications are scrutinized by the Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (APBWC) and forwarded to the AP Brahmin Co-operative Credit Society (ABC-CS) for further processing.

Q: What role does AP Brahmin Co-operative Credit Society play in the scheme?
A: It provides loans to beneficiaries and manages subsidy disbursement.

Q: What happens after loan clearance?
A: ABC-CS transfers the backend subsidy amount to the beneficiary.

Q: How is the subsidy funded?
A: From dividends/interest on share capital received by the Society.

Q: How many districts are covered under CS-METO?
A: All 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Q: Can family members of previous beneficiaries apply?
A: No, only one economic support scheme per family is allowed.