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Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Awas Yojana-Developing Caste Welfare

Social Justice and Empowerment Department

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Overview

The "Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Awas Yojana-Developing Caste Welfare" provides financial assistance of up to ₹1,20,000/- to socially and educationally backward classes, economically backward classes, and nomadic exempted castes for constructing houses across Gujarat.

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Description
The "Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Awas Yojana-Developing Caste Welfare" is a welfare scheme by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial aid of up to ₹1,20,000/- to eligible beneficiaries from the socially and educationally backward classes SEBC , economically backward classes EBC , and nomadic exempted castes NEC for constructing new houses. The scheme prioritizes Below Poverty Line BPL households, most backward classes, and nomadic communities.

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Benefits
• **Financial Assistance:** Up to ₹1,20,000/- for house construction.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must belong to the Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC)/ Economically Backward Class (EBC) or Nomadic Exempted Caste.
2. - The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
3. - The applicant must have a total annual family income not exceeding ₹6,00,000/-.
4. - The applicant must have legal ownership of land or a valid allotment order for the construction of a house.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Go to the eSamajKalyan portal and navigate to the "Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Awas Yojana-Developing Caste Welfare" section under the menu option.
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Step 1: Go to the eSamajKalyan portal and navigate to the "Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Awas Yojana-Developing Caste Welfare" section under the menu option.

Step 2: Step 2: Click on Apply Now.
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Step 2: Click on Apply Now.

Step 3: Step 3: Click on "New User? Please Register Here".
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Step 3: Click on "New User? Please Register Here".

Step 4: Step 4: Enter the required details and click Register.
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Step 4: Enter the required details and click Register.

Step 5: Step 1: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, then click "Login".
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Step 1: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, then click "Login".

Step 6: Step 2: Read the scheme details carefully and click OK.
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Step 2: Read the scheme details carefully and click OK.

Step 7: Step 3: If your permanent address is correct, confirm it. Otherwise, enter your correct address.
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Step 3: If your permanent address is correct, confirm it. Otherwise, enter your correct address.

Step 8: Step 4: Click Save & Next to proceed. Upload the relevant documents.
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Step 4: Click Save & Next to proceed. Upload the relevant documents.

Step 9: Step 5: If you need to make changes, click "No, Cancel". If all details are correct, click "Yes, Submit".
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Step 5: If you need to make changes, click "No, Cancel". If all details are correct, click "Yes, Submit".

Step 10: Step 6: Click Save Application. Note down your Application Number for future reference. You can also take a printout by clicking Print Application.
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Step 6: Click Save Application. Note down your Application Number for future reference. You can also take a printout by clicking Print Application.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque.
• Caste Certificate.
• Income Certificate.
• Land Ownership Aadhaar.
• Land Ownership Acknowledgment Form.
• Title Deed/Sanad Deed (as applicable).
• Map of land signed by Talati-cum-Mantri.
• Allotment order of land/house (if received under a poverty scheme).
• Permission letter for building construction.
• Certificate from the Circle Inspector for housing assistance.
• Certificate from City or Gram Panchayat Talati-cum-Mantri.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the "Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Awas Yojana-Developing Caste Welfare"?
A: The &quot;Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Awas Yojana-Developing Caste Welfare&quot; aims to provide financial aid of up to ₹1,20,000/- to eligible beneficiaries from the socially and educationally backward classes (SEBC), economically backward classes (EBC), and nomadic exempted castes (NEC) for constructing new houses.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Awas Yojana?
A: Any individual who belongs to the Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC), Economically Backward Class (EBC), or Nomadic Exempted Caste and has an annual family income not exceeding ₹6,00,000 is eligible to apply under this housing assistance scheme.
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Q: What is the amount of financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: Under this scheme, the Government of Gujarat provides eligible applicants with financial assistance of up to ₹1,20,000/- specifically for the purpose of constructing a residential house on legally owned or allotted land.
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Q: Is the scheme applicable across all regions of Gujarat?
A: Yes, the scheme is implemented throughout the state of Gujarat and is applicable to all eligible applicants residing in any district or taluka within the state.
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Q: Can women applicants also apply for this scheme?
A: Yes, women applicants are also eligible to apply under this scheme as there are no gender-specific restrictions; any individual meeting the eligibility criteria can submit an application.
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Q: Can individuals from the general (unreserved) category apply under this scheme?
A: No, individuals from the general or unreserved category are not eligible for this scheme, as it is exclusively targeted toward SEBC, EBC, and Nomadic Exempted Caste communities.
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Q: How is preference decided among eligible applicants?
A: Preference is given to applicants who are listed as Below Poverty Line (BPL) beneficiaries, and those who belong to the most backward or nomadic categories, in order to ensure that the most disadvantaged groups receive timely assistance.
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Q: Is physical verification a part of the approval process?
A: Yes, physical verification is conducted by government officials such as the Circle Inspector and Talati-cum-Mantri, who are responsible for verifying the applicant’s eligibility and land details before final approval is granted.
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Q: Where should an applicant submit their application for this scheme?
A: Applicants must submit their application online through the official e-Samaj Kalyan portal of the Gujarat Government at [https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in](https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/), which is the designated platform for processing housing scheme applications.

Q: What are the essential documents required while applying for the scheme?
A: The applicant is required to submit several important documents, including Aadhaar card, caste certificate, income certificate, bank passbook or cancelled cheque, land ownership proof, land acknowledgment form, map of the land signed by Talati-cum-Mantri, and construction permission letters, along with certification from local authorities.

Eligibility Criteria

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- The applicant must belong to the Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC)/ Economically Backward Class (EBC) or Nomadic Exempted Caste.

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- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.

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- The applicant must have a total annual family income not exceeding ₹6,00,000/-.

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- The applicant must have legal ownership of land or a valid allotment order for the construction of a house.

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Benefits

**Financial Assistance:** Up to ₹1,20,000/- for house construction.

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Required Documents

# Document
1 Aadhaar Card.
2 Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque.
3 Caste Certificate.
4 Income Certificate.
5 Land Ownership Aadhaar.
6 Land Ownership Acknowledgment Form.
7 Title Deed/Sanad Deed (as applicable).
8 Map of land signed by Talati-cum-Mantri.
9 Allotment order of land/house (if received under a poverty scheme).
10 Permission letter for building construction.
11 Certificate from the Circle Inspector for housing assistance.
12 Certificate from City or Gram Panchayat Talati-cum-Mantri.

How to Apply

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Step 1: Go to the eSamajKalyan portal and navigate to the "Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Awas Yojana-Developing Caste Welfare" section under the menu option.

Online Step 1: Go to the eSamajKalyan portal and navigate to the "Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Awas Yojana-Developing Caste Welfare" section under the menu option.

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Step 2: Click on Apply Now.

Online Step 2: Click on Apply Now.

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Step 3: Click on "New User? Please Register Here".

Online Step 3: Click on "New User? Please Register Here".

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Step 4: Enter the required details and click Register.

Online Step 4: Enter the required details and click Register.

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Step 1: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, then click "Login".

Online Step 1: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, then click "Login".

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Step 2: Read the scheme details carefully and click OK.

Online Step 2: Read the scheme details carefully and click OK.

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Step 3: If your permanent address is correct, confirm it. Otherwise, enter your correct address.

Online Step 3: If your permanent address is correct, confirm it. Otherwise, enter your correct address.

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Step 4: Click Save & Next to proceed. Upload the relevant documents.

Online Step 4: Click Save & Next to proceed. Upload the relevant documents.

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Step 5: If you need to make changes, click "No, Cancel". If all details are correct, click "Yes, Submit".

Online Step 5: If you need to make changes, click "No, Cancel". If all details are correct, click "Yes, Submit".

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Step 6: Click Save Application. Note down your Application Number for future reference. You can also take a printout by clicking Print Application.

Online Step 6: Click Save Application. Note down your Application Number for future reference. You can also take a printout by clicking Print Application.

Frequently Asked Questions

The &quot;Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Awas Yojana-Developing Caste Welfare&quot; aims to provide financial aid of up to ₹1,20,000/- to eligible beneficiaries from the socially and educationally backward classes (SEBC), economically backward classes (EBC), and nomadic exempted castes (NEC) for constructing new houses.

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