Loan based Scheme for Pay and Use Community Toilets
in Tripura
Last updated:
Key dates and updates (Tripura)
Nationwide and Tripura-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scheme launch |
Loan based Scheme for Pay and Use Community Toilets in Tripura
Loan based Scheme for Pay and Use Community Toilets is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Tripura.
Apply for Loan based Scheme for Pay and Use Community Toilets in Tripura
Scheme Overview
The “Pay and Use” Community Toilets Scheme under Swachhta Udyami Yojana by NSKFDC offers concessional loans to Safai Karamcharis and their dependents for setting up public toilet units, promoting sanitation, livelihood, and dignity.
Eligibility Criteria
Indian citizens aged 18 years or above are eligible belonging to the category of:
Safai Karamcharis
Manual scavengers
Dependents of the above groups
Individual beneficiaries/ self-help groups from the target group of NSKFDC, through State Channelizing Agencies (SCAs), in collaboration with reputed organizations are eligible to apply for the scheme.
<br>
**Note:**
Scavenger/Safai Karamchari and their dependents duly identified under the National Scheme for Liberation &amp; Rehabilitation of Scavengers (NSLRS) in a survey/registered co-operative societies of Safai Karamcharis/legally constituted association/firm promoted by the target group and also all those who produce a certificate from local Revenue Officer/local Municipal Officer/Cantonment Executive Officer/Railway Officer, Head of the Govt. Departments (i.e. Schools, Colleges, Forest, Health, Education, Animal Husbandry) having rank not less than Gazetted Officer, Elected Members of Municipal Body &amp; Pradhan of Gram Panchayats for which the State Govt. is required to issue necessary notification, Regional Managers of the Regional Rural Banks/Nationalised Banks.
However, under the MS Act, 2013, a person identified as Manual Scavenger in a survey need not to provide any certificate once his/her name appeared in the final list of Manual Scavengers prepared by State/UT Governments.
Benefits
**Livelihood:** Enables Safai Karamcharis to shift from manual scavenging to a respectable, income-generating sanitation business. 1. **Collateral-Free, Low-Interest Loan:** Offers up to ₹25 lakh without collateral, at just 4% interest (even lower for women and timely repayment). 1. **Moratorium period:** Six Months in addition to implementation period of six months. 1. **Repayment period:** 10 Years after implementation period of 180 days and moratorium of 180 days 1. **Entrepreneurship Opportunity:** Encourages self-employment by allowing beneficiaries to construct and operate public “Pay and Use” toilet units.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Proof of identity (e.g., Aadhaar card, voter ID). |
| 2 | Proof of age (e.g., birth certificate, school certificate). |
| 3 | Project proposal detailing the plan for the Pay & Use Community Toilet. |
| 4 | Proof of occupation as a Safai Karamchari or manual scavenger (if applicable). |
| 5 | Any other documents as specified by the Channelizing Agency. |
Common questions in Tripura
Who can apply for Loan based Scheme for Pay and Use Community Toilets in Tripura?
Eligible residents of Tripura who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Loan based Scheme for Pay and Use Community Toilets. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Loan based Scheme for Pay and Use Community Toilets in Tripura?
Applicants in Tripura typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Loan based Scheme for Pay and Use Community Toilets?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 2 October 2014 through 2 October 2014, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Safai Karamcharis, manual scavengers and their dependents are eligible. Applicants must be aged 18 years or above and belong to the target group defined under the scheme.