Ved-Vyas Housing Construction Scheme

Description
The "Ved Vyas Housing Construction Scheme" was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Co-operative, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to active and traditional fish farmers in Simdega district for building houses. The scheme prioritizes individuals particularly those living in kutcha or thatched houses, and ensures benefits for women and disabled applicants.

Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹1,20,000/- for housing construction.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be an active or traditional fish farmer.
2. The applicant should be living in kutcha or thatched houses.
3. The applicant's family belongs to the below poverty line.
4. The applicant must not have previously benefited from the departmental fishermen housing scheme or Indira Awas or equivalent housing scheme of the Central/State Government
5. The applicant must own land for house construction.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Fisheries Office, Simdega and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in…
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Fisheries Office, Simdega and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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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: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Fisheries Office, Simdega.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Fisheries Office, Simdega.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Fisheries Office, Simdega to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identifica…
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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Fisheries Office, Simdega to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Required Documents
• Applicant’s Photograph
• Kutcha House Photograph
• Caste Certificate
• Residential Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Land Ownership Documents
• Fish Farming Activity Certificate (from the Block Development Officer)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: Financial assistance of [?]1,20,000 per beneficiary.

Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: Active or traditional fish farmers residing in Simdega district who meet the criteria.

Q: Can beneficiaries of earlier housing schemes apply?
A: No, individuals who have benefited from similar schemes cannot apply.

Q: What documents are required for application?
A: Geo-tagged photographs of the current house, caste certificate, income certificate, residential proof, land documents, and fish farming activity certificate.

Q: Is there a special provision for women?
A: Yes, 10% of the sanctioned amount is reserved for women.

Q: How are beneficiaries selected?
A: Based on eligibility, priority criteria, and first-come, first-served basis.

Q: Is joint ownership allowed?
A: Yes, houses can be registered jointly in the name of husband and wife.

Q: Can disabled individuals apply?
A: Yes, 3% of the funds are reserved for disabled applicants.

Q: What housing standards are followed under the scheme?
A: Houses are constructed as per the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana standards.

Q: Can non-fish farmers apply?
A: No, only active or traditional fish farmers are eligible.