Unemployment Allowance Scheme

Description
The Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Himachal Pradesh introduced " Unemployment Allowance Scheme" to provide allowance to eligible educated unemployed youth of Himachal Pradesh, to enable them to sustain themselves for a certain period. The scheme aims to provide: 1. Financial Support: The scheme provides a monthly unemployment allowance to educated unemployed youth, offering them a basic financial support system. 1. Empowerment of Educated Youth: The scheme specifically targets educated unemployed youth, empowering them by providing a means of sustenance while they search for employment opportunities. 1. Stability in Lives: The objective of the scheme is to create stability in the lives of educated unemployed youth by ensuring they have a regular income to meet their basic needs. 1. Inclusive Approach: The scheme also caters to the needs of physically challenged individuals by offering a higher amount of assistance, recognizing their additional challenges in securing employment. 1. Age-Appropriate Eligibility: The scheme focuses on the age group of 20 to 35 years, allowing young adults who have completed their education to avail themselves of the benefits.

Exclusions
• State/Central Government employees and also those of the Public Sector Undertakings, Local Bodies and Quasi-Government Institutions who have been dismissed from service and persons who have been imprisoned for 48 hours or more.
• A person who had any income of his own or whose family income from all sources was ₹2 lakh (Rs. Two Lakh) or more during the year immediately preceding the date of application and also the period for which Unemployment Allowance is claimed.
• A person who is not a Bonafide Himachali.
• A person who is below 20 years and above the age of 35 years.

Benefits
• Allowance shall be payable to each educated unemployed applicant for a maximum period of two years; subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria & timely submission of attested copies of 8th/matriculation marks sheet/certificate to ascertain age and educational qualification and Affidavit/Self Declaration as per form ‘C’, at the following rates:
• For Physically Challenged person who have minimum 50% permanent disability recorded in her/his Employment Exchange record (X-I), @ ₹1,500/- (Rs. One Thousand Five Hundred) per month.
• For all other categories of Persons @ ₹1,000/- (Rs. One Thousand) per month.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Subject to the provisions of this Scheme, an educated unemployed applicant shall be eligible for the grant of Unemployment Allowance, who fulfills the following criteria:
2. She/he should be unemployed (should not be employed in Govt. sector nor in PSU or in private sector nor self employed) and should be a Bonafide Himachali.
3. She/he should have passed minimum 10+2 from any Board/University/Institution recognized by H.P. Govt.
4. She/he should be registered with any Employment Exchange in Himachal Pradesh as on the date of application since 1 year.
5. Her/his annual family income for the Financial Year immediately preceding date of application, from all sources including that of spouse should be less than ₹2 Lakh.
6. She/he should be above 20 years and below 35 years of age, as on the date of application.
7. She/he should not be self-employed.
8. She/he should not be a dismissed Govt. employee.
9. She/he should not be convicted of any offence resulting in imprisonment for a period of 48 hours or more.
10. She/he should not be a regular student pursuing any course.
11. **She/he should not be availing Skill Development Allowance.**

Required Documents
• Attested copy of Employment Registration Card (X-10) is attached.
• Attested copy of valid family income certificate issued by Executive Magistrate (issued not before 6 months of date of application for the Allowance) is attached.
• The income certificate required to be issued by the Competent Authority under the Scheme will specially state that the applicant is not employed in Government, its Agencies, Public Sector Undertaking, Bodies etc.
• Self Certified Declaration declaring that she/he is unemployed as per format prescribed by the Department. (as per form ‘C’ attached).
• Attested copy of Bonafide Himachali Certificate is attached.
• Bank details to be verified by concerned Bank Branch Officer with signature and stamp of Bank.
• Filling up IFSC code of Bank Branch is Compulsory/Mandatory.
• Attested copies of 10th/12th/age certificate issued by competent authority to ascertain age and educational qualification is attached.
• Attested copy of Aadhaar Card.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Unemployment Allowance Scheme in Himachal Pradesh?
A: The scheme is open to educated unemployed youth who are residents of Himachal Pradesh and fall within the age range of 20 to 35 years. They must have completed their 10+2 or higher education from recognized institutions.

Q: Is there an online application process for the scheme?
A: Yes, applicants can apply online for the Unemployment Allowance Scheme. They need to visit the E Portal of the Labour and Employment Department of Himachal Pradesh and fill out the necessary details as per the application form.

Q: What documents are required for the application?
A: The required documents include an attested copy of the employment registration card, income certificate (not more than 6 months old), Himachal Pradesh Unemployment Allowance Scheme Self Certified Declaration Form C, attested copy of domicile of Himachal Pradesh, attested copies of all educational qualification certificates, and an attested copy of the Aadhar card.

Q: Where should the application form and documents be submitted?
A: The filled application form, along with all the attached documents, should be submitted to the District/Sub Employment Exchange Office.

Q: How long does it take for the selection and rejection of applications to be decided?
A: The selection and rejection of applications are typically decided within 45 days of submission. Applicants will be notified of the further action on their application through SMS.

Q: What is the purpose of the Himachal Pradesh Unemployment Allowance Scheme Self Certified Declaration Form C?
A: Form C is a self-certified declaration form specifically designed for the Himachal Pradesh Unemployment Allowance Scheme. It serves as a declaration by the applicant regarding their eligibility and other relevant details required for the scheme.

Q: Can physically challenged individuals apply for the scheme?
A: Yes, physically challenged individuals are eligible to apply for the Unemployment Allowance Scheme. They may be eligible for a higher monthly allowance of Rs. 1,500, as specified by the scheme.