Transgender Utthan Kosh - Self Employment Programme for Transgender

Description
The scheme "Transgender Utthan Kosh - Self Employment Programme for Transgender" was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, with the aim of providing financial support for self-employment or business establishment to transgender individuals, promoting their economic independence. Under the scheme, transgender persons aged between 21 and 50 years are eligible to take a loan from any nationalized or cooperative bank to set up their self-employment or business. The loan amount may be revised by the state government from time to time. The benefit of the scheme is available to a transgender person only once.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance: 25% of the total business cost or ₹50,000/- (whichever is lower) for self-employment/business establishment.
• Loan Support: The beneficiary must secure a loan from a nationalized/cooperative bank to avail of the grant.
• One-Time Benefit: The assistance is available only once per individual.
• Note: The grant is disbursed only after the beneficiary starts the business and gets it verified by the lending agency.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Rajasthan.
2. The applicant should be a transgender person.
3. The applicant should be between 21 and 50 years of age.
4. The applicant should secure a loan from a nationalized/cooperative bank.
5. The gross annual income of applicant should not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
6. Each transgender individual can avail the benefits of this scheme only once.

Required Documents
• Identity Card
• Aadhar Card Copy
• Income Certificate of Parent/Guardian
• Original Residence Certificate/Ration Card/Voter ID Card
• Copy of Bank Passbooks
• Age Certificate
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for the Transgender Upliftment Fund?
A: The transgender person aged between 21-50 years and a resident of Rajasthan can apply.

Q: What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides 25% of the total business cost or [?]50,000, whichever is lower.

Q: Do I need to take a loan to avail of the scheme benefits?
A: Yes, the applicant must secure a loan from a nationalized or cooperative bank.

Q: Which department implements this scheme?
A: The Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan.

Q: How can I apply for the scheme?
A: Submit an application along with required documents to the Social Justice & Empowerment Department.

Q: Can I apply if I am working in a job?
A: Yes, if you intend to start a self-employment venture.

Q: How is the grant disbursed?
A: The amount is transferred directly to the applicant's loan account after verification.

Q: What documents are required for application?
A: Transgender Identity Certificate, residence proof, age proof, loan sanction letter, and business plan.

Q: What type of businesses are eligible?
A: Any legal business for self-employment approved by the lending bank.

Q: Can I apply if I am working in a job?
A: Yes, if you intend to start a self-employment venture.