Self-Employment Scheme for Scheduled Castes and Tribes
in Uttarakhand
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Self-Employment Scheme for Scheduled Castes and Tribes in Uttarakhand
Self-Employment Scheme for Scheduled Castes and Tribes is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for Self-Employment Scheme for Scheduled Castes and Tribes in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to support scheduled castes and scheduled tribes families below the poverty line through concessional loans and subsidies for self-employment in various sectors.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Castes and Tribes community.
The applicant must be living below the poverty line.
The applicant annual income must not exceed ₹15,975/- in rural areas and ₹21,206/- in urban areas.
The applicant must not be a defaulter of any bank or financial institution.
The applicant must not have availed any subsidy from any government scheme earlier.
The applicant must possess a commercial driving license.
Benefits
Loan Amount: Project loans from ₹20,000/- to ₹7,00,000/- through nationalized banks.
Subsidy: 50% of the project cost or up to ₹10,000/- as government subsidy.
Margin Money: 25% of project cost provided at 4% annual interest.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size Photograph. |
| 2 | BPL Card. |
| 3 | Caste Certificate (Issued by Tehsildar). |
| 4 | Income Certificate (Issued by Tehsildar/BDO). |
| 5 | Bank Details. |
| 6 | Any Other Document if Required. |
How to Apply in Uttarakhand
Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the official website.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the official website.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Village Development Officer/Assistant Social Welfare Officer/Block Development Officer.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Village Development Officer/Assistant Social Welfare Officer/Block Development Officer.
Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for Self-Employment Scheme for Scheduled Castes and Tribes in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Self-Employment Scheme for Scheduled Castes and Tribes. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Self-Employment Scheme for Scheduled Castes and Tribes in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only Scheduled Caste individuals living below the poverty line in Uttarakhand.