LIDCOM Training Scheme

Description
Being implemented particularly for the Scheduled Caste Charmakar Community, the "Training Scheme" is a scheme by the Leather Industries Development Corporation LIDCOM , Govt. of Maharashtra. This scheme is being implemented for the students to enable them to start their own businesses, trade, or get a job. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is completely funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra. The main objective of LIDCOM is to implement various schemes to uplift the lifestyle of Charmakars Dhor, Chambhar, Holar, Mochi, etc. who are economically weak and below the poverty line and with an intention to develop them educationally, economically, and socially so as to give them a respectable place in society.

Benefits
• This scheme is being implemented for the students to enable them to start their own businesses, trade, or get a job.
• The training includes:
• a) Training Programme for Footwear Designing through Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Fursatganj, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.
• b) Training Programme for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC).
• c) Smartness Quotient Booster Training Programme.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant should be a Student.
3. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
4. The applicant should be in the 18 to 50 years age group.
5. The applicant should be from Charmakar Community only (Dhor, Chambhar, Holar, Mochi, etc.).
6. The annual income of the family of the applicant should be less than or equal to ₹1,00,000/-.
7. The applicant should have knowledge of the business for which he has applied for the loan.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Take the format of the application form from the District Office of LIDCOM.
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Step 1: Take the format of the application form from the District Office of LIDCOM.

Step 2: Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
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Step 2: 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 Office.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Office.

Step 4: Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Office.
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Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Office.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Marksheet of Class 10th/12th, etc)
• 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across)
• Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
• Bonafide Certificate/Proof of Admission from the School/College/Institution.
• Income Certificate issued by an Authorised Govt.Officer.
• Caste Certificate issued by an Authorised Govt.Officer.
• Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
• Any other document required by the District Office of LIDCOM.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of This Scheme?
A: For this scheme, the target beneficiaries are the students who aspire to start their own businesses, trade, or get a job.

Q: What Is Meant By FDDI And Where Is It Located?
A: FDDI stands for "Footwear Designing through Footwear Design & Development Institute". It is located in Fursatganj, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.

Q: In This Scheme, Is There A Training Programme For Preparation For The Maharashtra PSC Exam?
A: Yes, there are Training Programme for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as well as Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC).

Q: For What Purposes Is The Training Provided To The Students?
A: Training is provided to the students to enable them to start their own businesses, trade, or get a job.

Q: What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
A: The main object of this scheme is to implement various schemes to uplift the lifestyle of Charmakars (Dhor, Chambhar, Holar, Mochi, etc.) with an intention to develop them educationally, economically, and socially so as to give them a respectable place in society.

Q: What Is The Full Form Of LIDCOM?
A: The full form of LIDCOM is "Leather Industries Development Corporation".

Q: If Required As A Mandatory Document, By Whom Should The Income Certificate And Caste Certificate Be Issued?
A: The Income Certificate and Caste Certificate should be issued by an Authorised Govt. Officer.

Q: Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
A: This is a 100% State Funded scheme.

Q: Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Etc Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply.

Q: What Are The Sub-Communities Under Charmakars Community?
A: The following are the sub-communities under Charmakars Community: Dhor, Chambhar, Holar, Mochi, etc.

Q: Where Can I Find The URL To The Official Website Of LIDCOM?
A: The URL to the official website of LIDCOM is - https://www.lidcom.co.in/

Q: What Is The Address Of The Managing Director Office Of LIDCOM?
A: The address of the Managing Director Office of LIDCOM is Bombay Life Building, 5th Floor, 45, Veer Nariman Road, Mumbai - 400 001.

Q: Where Can I Find The Addresses Of The Regional Offices And The District Offices Of LIDCOM?
A: The addresses of the Regional Offices and the District Offices of LIDCOM can be found at - http://www.lidcom.co.in/contact.php

Q: Is There A Customer Support Number For LIDCOM?
A: Yes, the Customer Support Number for LIDCOM is 022-22044186.

Q: Is There An Age-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: Yes, the applicant should be in the 18 to 50 years age group.

Q: Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: Yes, the annual income of the family of the applicant should be less than or equal to [?]1,00,000/-.

Q: Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?
A: The format of the application form is available at the District Offices of LIDCOM.