Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Loan/Assistance to Law Graduates of Scheduled Caste

Description
The scheme “Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Loan/Assistance to Law Graduates of Scheduled Caste” was launched by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. The scheme was launched in the year 1973. Under this scheme, law graduates belonging to the Scheduled Caste who intend to start independent legal practice will receive financial assistance for the purchase of business premises/shops.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, A Law graduates belonging to Scheduled Caste intending to start legal practice will be given ₹12,000/-; out of which ₹7,000/- will be @4% interest loan, and ₹5,000/- will be a subsidy.
• The loan is provided to purchase business premises/shops.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a Law graduate.
2. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
3. The benefit of this scheme will be given only to natives of Gujarat state.
4. The annual family income of the applicant limit should not exceed ₹6,00,000/- for rural areas and ₹6,00,000/- for urban areas.
5. **Note:** Registration number and date received from Bar Council (to be attached with attested copy of registration certificate).

Application Process
Step 1: User Manual
Online

User Manual

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar Card of the applicant
• Caste Certificate
• Proof of annual income of the family
• Proof of Residence (Any one of Electricity Bill/License/Rent Agreement/Electoral Card/Ration Card)
• Surety Bond (as per Form-A)
• Receipt of registration copy/fee payment from Bar Council
• Rent slip of office premises for one year
• Certificate of class and marks obtained in the examination
• If you have legal experience, give a certificate
• Copy of first page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Check (in applicant's name)
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was the scheme launched?
A: The scheme was launched in the year 1973.

Q: What does the scheme provide?
A: The scheme provides financial assistance to law graduates belonging to the Scheduled Caste who intend to start independent legal practice.

Q: What are the benefits of the scheme?
A: Law graduates belonging to the Scheduled Caste receive financial assistance of [?]12,000/-. Out of this, [?]7,000/- is provided as a loan at 4% interest, and [?]5,000/- is given as a subsidy.

Q: How is the loan amount utilized?
A: The loan is provided for the purchase of business premises or shops.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Eligibility criteria include being a law graduate, belonging to the Scheduled Caste category, being a native of Gujarat state, and having an annual family income not exceeding [?]6,00,000 for both rural and urban areas.

Q: Where can eligible applicants apply for this scheme?
A: Eligible applicants can apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal at https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/.

Q: Can individuals from other states apply for this scheme?
A: No, the benefit of this scheme is exclusively for natives of Gujarat state.