Swavalambi/Sanchari Marata Malige

Description
The "Swavalambi/Sanchari Marata Malige" was implemented by Karnataka Leather Industries Development Corporation Ltd, Department of Social Welfare, Govt of Karnataka. The scheme aims to assist SC leather artisans in establishing their own showrooms or mobile vans to sell their products directly to consumers. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a subsidy depending on the location of the business.

Benefits
• Financial assistance ranging from ₹2,00,000/- to ₹5,00,000/- as a subsidy for opening a showroom or mobile van:
• Taluk Level: ₹2,00,000/-
• Taluk & District Centers: ₹3,00,000/-
• Mahanagara Palike Limits: ₹4,00,000/-
• BBMP Limits: ₹5,00,000/-

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be leather artisans.
2. The applicant should belongs to sub-castes Arundathiyar, Chammadiya, Chamar, Chambar, Chamagar, Madar, Madig, Madiga, Mini Madig, Jambavalu, Haralayya, Machigar, Mochigar, Mochi, muchi, Telugu Mochi, kamaati mocha, Rohidas, Dhor, kakkayya, Kankayya, Samagara, Samagar, Aadhi Anddra, Aadhi Dravida, Aadhi Karnataka among scheduled castes.
3. The age of the applicant should be 18 years.
4. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹30,000/- in rural areas and ₹25,000/- in urban areas.
5. The applicant or their family members must not have received benefits from other schemes, except training programs.
6. The applicant's family members should not be employed in government or semi-government organizations.

Application Process
Step 1: Step-01: Visit the official Seva Sindhu Portal.
Step-02: Choose "New Users Register Here" and fill in your Aadhaar Number and the Captcha code.
Step-03: An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Enter the OTP to continue.
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Step-01: Visit the official Seva Sindhu Portal.
Step-02: Choose "New Users Register Here" and fill in your Aadhaar Number and the Captcha code.
Step-03: An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Enter the OTP to continue.
Step-04: Once your DigiLocker account is created, click "Allow" to proceed.
Step-05: Fill out your email ID, mobile number, create a password, and enter the captcha, then click "Submit".
Step-06: You will receive OTPs on both your email and mobile number. Enter both OTPs and select "Validate".
Step-07: Once validated, a confirmation message will indicate your registration is successful.
Step-01: Go to Seva Sindhu Portal and select "Department & Services".
Step-02: Select department "Social Welfare Department" and click on the scheme "Swavalambi/Sanchari Marata Malige"
Step-03: Click "Apply Online" and enter your registered email ID/mobile number and the OTP.
Step-04: Select the scheme and provide your personal, address, and banking details as required.
Step-05: Once submitted, you will receive an Application ID. You can use this ID to track your application status on the portal.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• Caste Certificate with RD number.
• Annual Income Certificate.
• Ration Card.
• Passport-size Photograph of the applicant and his/her spouse.
• Bank Passbook.
• Detailed Project Report.
• Driving License (issued by Regional Transport Office (RTO).
• Profession Certificate/Skill Test Certificate (issued by the Technical section committee of the Corporation).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: Schedule castes leather artisans from specific sub-castes like Arundathiyar, Chamar, Mochi, etc., are eligible.

Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to promote self-employment by helping artisans establish their own showrooms or mobile vans to sell products.

Q: How much subsidy is provided under the scheme?
A: The subsidy ranges from [?]2,00,000/- to [?]5,00,000/- depending on the location (Taluk, District, Mahanagara, BBMP).

Q: Can applicants take loans along with the subsidy?
A: Yes, artisans can avail bank loans for the remaining cost after the subsidy is provided.

Q: What documents are required to apply?
A: Documents include Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Ration Card, and others based on the scheme.

Q: Is there any special reservation for women and disabled artisans?
A: Yes, 33% of the seats are reserved for female artisans, and 5% for physically challenged artisans.

Q: How can applicants submit their applications?
A: Applications can be submitted online through the Suvidha or Seva Sindhu portals.

Q: Who verifies the applications?
A: The District Co-Ordinator verifies the applications and presents them to the District Level Selection Committee.

Q: What is the role of the District Level Selection Committee?
A: The committee, headed by the Joint/Deputy Director, finalizes the list of beneficiaries based on recommendations.

Q: How often is the subsidy provided?
A: The subsidy is a one-time grant based on the establishment of the showroom or mobile van.

Q: What is the process after application verification?
A: After verification and approval by the District Committee Officers, the list is submitted for administrative approval for further implementation.