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Financial Assistance To Gad-Hanjis
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Overview
In the "Financial Assistance to Gad-Hanjis", financial assistance for the purchase of Nylon Twine is provided to the Licensed Fisherman by the Social Welfare Department. The beneficiary shall approach the concerned District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for submission of the application.
Details
Description
In the "Financial Assistance to Gad-Hanjis", financial assistance for the purchase of Nylon Twine is provided to the Licensed Fisherman Gad-Hanjis by the Social Welfare Department. The beneficiary shall approach the concerned District Social Welfare Officer DSWO for submission of the application. This is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme, and only the permanent residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir can apply for this scheme.
Benefits
• The financial assistance for the purchase of Nylon Twine will be sanctioned at the following rates:
• 1. License holders having paid fee of ₹ 50/-: ₹ 500/-.
• 2. License holders having paid fee of ₹ 40/-: ₹ 400/-.
• 3. License holders having paid fee of ₹ 30/-: ₹ 300/-.
• 4. License holders having paid fee of ₹ 20/-: ₹ 200/-.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant should be a Gad-Hanji (Fisherman) licensed by the Fisheries Department consecutively for the last 3 years.
3. The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 3,600/-.
4. The applicant should not have received assistance under this scheme during the last 2 years.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Offline
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Step 5: Step 1: On receipt of the application duly completed by the applicant, the DSWO shall consolidate the list and forward it to the District Level Sanctioning Committee.
Offline
Step 1: On receipt of the application duly completed by the applicant, the DSWO shall consolidate the list and forward it to the District Level Sanctioning Committee.
Step 6: Step 2: The District Level Sanctioning Committee shall consider the cases and issue appropriate orders within one month to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Offline
Step 2: The District Level Sanctioning Committee shall consider the cases and issue appropriate orders within one month to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Step 7: Step 3: On the basis of approval of the Committee, the DSWO shall issue sanctions to the grant of financial assistance for onward disbursement among the sanctioned beneficiaries.
Offline
The District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) can be contacted regarding the application status of the scheme.
Required Documents
• Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State/UT of Jammu & Kashmir
• Fisherman License by the Fisheries Department, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir
• 3 Passport-Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
• Aadhaar Card.
• Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
• Income Certificate (in the prescribed form from a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar or an affidavit attested by a Gazetted Officer / 1st Class Magistrate or a certificate from a Gazetted Officer of Central / State Government or a Member of the Parliament / State Legislature) indicating the monthly income of the family from all sources.
• Proof of Age.
• Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Types Of Benefits Are Provided In This Scheme?
A: In this scheme, financial assistance for the purchase of Twine is provided to the Licensed Fisherman (Gad-Hanjis).
Q: Of What Material Shall The Twine Be Made Of?
A: The twine shall be made of Nylon.
Q: What Amount Of Financial Assistance Shall Be Paid To A Licensed Fisherman Who Has Paid A Fee Of ₹ 50/-?
A: [?] 500/- shall be paid to a Licensed Fisherman who has paid a fee of [?] 50/-.
Q: What Is The Meaning Of "Gad-Hanji"?
A: The meaning of "Gad-Hanji" is "Fisherman".
Q: What Details Are Required To Be Indicated In The Income Certificate?
A: The Income Certificate should indicate the monthly income of the family from all sources.
Q: What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance That One Can Receive Through This Scheme?
A: The maximum amount of financial assistance that one can receive through this scheme is [?]500/-.
Q: Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of This Scheme?
A: The target beneficiaries of this scheme are the Licensed fishermen (Gad-Hanjis).
Q: Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Jammu & Kashmir, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
A: Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Jammu & Kashmir is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Q: Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
A: This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Q: Is There Any Application Fee?
A: No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
Q: How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
A: The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Q: Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible to apply.
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://socialwelfarekashmir.jk.gov.in/FAGH.html
Q: What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Welfare, Government Of Jammu & Kashmir?
A: Https://jksocialwelfare.nic.in/
Q: Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: The family income of the applicant should be less than [?] 3,600/- per month.
Q: Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?
A: You need to visit the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Q: Which Department Manages This Scheme?
A: This scheme is managed by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
Q: Does This Scheme Accept Online Applications?
A: No, this scheme only accepts offline applications.
Q: Is This Scheme A “One Family, One Benefit” Scheme?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
Q: Is This Scheme State Sponsored Or Centrally Sponsored?
A: This scheme is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme.
In the "Financial Assistance to Gad-Hanjis", financial assistance for the purchase of Nylon Twine is provided to the Licensed Fisherman Gad-Hanjis by the Social Welfare Department. The beneficiary shall approach the concerned District Social Welfare Officer DSWO for submission of the application. This is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme, and only the permanent residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir can apply for this scheme.
Benefits
• The financial assistance for the purchase of Nylon Twine will be sanctioned at the following rates:
• 1. License holders having paid fee of ₹ 50/-: ₹ 500/-.
• 2. License holders having paid fee of ₹ 40/-: ₹ 400/-.
• 3. License holders having paid fee of ₹ 30/-: ₹ 300/-.
• 4. License holders having paid fee of ₹ 20/-: ₹ 200/-.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant should be a Gad-Hanji (Fisherman) licensed by the Fisheries Department consecutively for the last 3 years.
3. The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 3,600/-.
4. The applicant should not have received assistance under this scheme during the last 2 years.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Offline
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Step 5: Step 1: On receipt of the application duly completed by the applicant, the DSWO shall consolidate the list and forward it to the District Level Sanctioning Committee.
Offline
Step 1: On receipt of the application duly completed by the applicant, the DSWO shall consolidate the list and forward it to the District Level Sanctioning Committee.
Step 6: Step 2: The District Level Sanctioning Committee shall consider the cases and issue appropriate orders within one month to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Offline
Step 2: The District Level Sanctioning Committee shall consider the cases and issue appropriate orders within one month to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Step 7: Step 3: On the basis of approval of the Committee, the DSWO shall issue sanctions to the grant of financial assistance for onward disbursement among the sanctioned beneficiaries.
Offline
The District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) can be contacted regarding the application status of the scheme.
Required Documents
• Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State/UT of Jammu & Kashmir
• Fisherman License by the Fisheries Department, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir
• 3 Passport-Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
• Aadhaar Card.
• Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
• Income Certificate (in the prescribed form from a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar or an affidavit attested by a Gazetted Officer / 1st Class Magistrate or a certificate from a Gazetted Officer of Central / State Government or a Member of the Parliament / State Legislature) indicating the monthly income of the family from all sources.
• Proof of Age.
• Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Types Of Benefits Are Provided In This Scheme?
A: In this scheme, financial assistance for the purchase of Twine is provided to the Licensed Fisherman (Gad-Hanjis).
Q: Of What Material Shall The Twine Be Made Of?
A: The twine shall be made of Nylon.
Q: What Amount Of Financial Assistance Shall Be Paid To A Licensed Fisherman Who Has Paid A Fee Of ₹ 50/-?
A: [?] 500/- shall be paid to a Licensed Fisherman who has paid a fee of [?] 50/-.
Q: What Is The Meaning Of "Gad-Hanji"?
A: The meaning of "Gad-Hanji" is "Fisherman".
Q: What Details Are Required To Be Indicated In The Income Certificate?
A: The Income Certificate should indicate the monthly income of the family from all sources.
Q: What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance That One Can Receive Through This Scheme?
A: The maximum amount of financial assistance that one can receive through this scheme is [?]500/-.
Q: Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of This Scheme?
A: The target beneficiaries of this scheme are the Licensed fishermen (Gad-Hanjis).
Q: Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Jammu & Kashmir, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
A: Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Jammu & Kashmir is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Q: Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
A: This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Q: Is There Any Application Fee?
A: No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
Q: How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
A: The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Q: Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible to apply.
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://socialwelfarekashmir.jk.gov.in/FAGH.html
Q: What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Welfare, Government Of Jammu & Kashmir?
A: Https://jksocialwelfare.nic.in/
Q: Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: The family income of the applicant should be less than [?] 3,600/- per month.
Q: Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?
A: You need to visit the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Q: Which Department Manages This Scheme?
A: This scheme is managed by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
Q: Does This Scheme Accept Online Applications?
A: No, this scheme only accepts offline applications.
Q: Is This Scheme A “One Family, One Benefit” Scheme?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
Q: Is This Scheme State Sponsored Or Centrally Sponsored?
A: This scheme is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
1
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2
The applicant should be a Gad-Hanji (Fisherman) licensed by the Fisheries Department consecutively for the last 3 years.
3
The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 3,600/-.
4
The applicant should not have received assistance under this scheme during the last 2 years.
Benefits
The financial assistance for the purchase of Nylon Twine will be sanctioned at the following rates:
1. License holders having paid fee of ₹ 50/-: ₹ 500/-.
2. License holders having paid fee of ₹ 40/-: ₹ 400/-.
3. License holders having paid fee of ₹ 30/-: ₹ 300/-.
4. License holders having paid fee of ₹ 20/-: ₹ 200/-.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State/UT of Jammu & Kashmir |
| 2 | Fisherman License by the Fisheries Department, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir |
| 3 | 3 Passport-Sized Photograph (Signed Across). |
| 4 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 5 | Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc). |
| 6 | Income Certificate (in the prescribed form from a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar or an affidavit attested by a Gazetted Officer / 1st Class Magistrate or a certificate from a Gazetted Officer of Central / State Government or a Member of t |
| 7 | Proof of Age. |
| 8 | Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office. |
How to Apply
1
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Offline Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
2
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
3
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.
4
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
5
Step 1: On receipt of the application duly completed by the applicant, the DSWO shall consolidate the list and forward it to the District Level Sanctioning Committee.
Offline Step 1: On receipt of the application duly completed by the applicant, the DSWO shall consolidate the list and forward it to the District Level Sanctioning Committee.
6
Step 2: The District Level Sanctioning Committee shall consider the cases and issue appropriate orders within one month to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Offline Step 2: The District Level Sanctioning Committee shall consider the cases and issue appropriate orders within one month to the District Social Welfare Officer.
7
Step 3: On the basis of approval of the Committee, the DSWO shall issue sanctions to the grant of financial assistance for onward disbursement among the sanctioned beneficiaries.
Offline The District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) can be contacted regarding the application status of the scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
In this scheme, financial assistance for the purchase of Twine is provided to the Licensed Fisherman (Gad-Hanjis).
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