Unemployment Allowance Scheme
in Himachal Pradesh
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Key dates and updates (Himachal Pradesh)
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Unemployment Allowance Scheme in Himachal Pradesh
Unemployment Allowance Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Himachal Pradesh.
Apply for Unemployment Allowance Scheme in Himachal Pradesh
Scheme Overview
The Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Himachal Pradesh introduced Unemployment Allowance Scheme to provide allowance to eligible educated unemployed youth of Himachal, to enable them to sustain themselves for a certain period.
Eligibility Criteria
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:
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.
She/he should have passed minimum 10+2 from any Board/University/Institution recognized by H.P. Govt.
She/he should be registered with any Employment Exchange in Himachal Pradesh as on the date of application since 1 year.
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.
She/he should be above 20 years and below 35 years of age, as on the date of application.
She/he should not be self-employed.
She/he should not be a dismissed Govt. employee.
She/he should not be convicted of any offence resulting in imprisonment for a period of 48 hours or more.
She/he should not be a regular student pursuing any course.
**She/he should not be availing Skill Development Allowance.**
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Attested copy of Employment Registration Card (X-10) is attached. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Self Certified Declaration declaring that she/he is unemployed as per format prescribed by the Department. (as per form ‘C’ attached). |
| 5 | Attested copy of Bonafide Himachali Certificate is attached. |
| 6 | Bank details to be verified by concerned Bank Branch Officer with signature and stamp of Bank. |
| 7 | Filling up IFSC code of Bank Branch is Compulsory/Mandatory. |
| 8 | Attested copies of 10th/12th/age certificate issued by competent authority to ascertain age and educational qualification is attached. |
| 9 | Attested copy of Aadhaar Card. |
Common questions in Himachal Pradesh
Who can apply for Unemployment Allowance Scheme in Himachal Pradesh?
Eligible residents of Himachal Pradesh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Unemployment Allowance Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Unemployment Allowance Scheme in Himachal Pradesh?
Applicants in Himachal Pradesh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Unemployment Allowance Scheme?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 2 January 2017 through 2 January 2017, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.