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Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Caste)

The scheme aims to promote self-employment among Scheduled Castes. It provides financial aid, including loans, margin money, and grants, for livelihood projects.

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About This Scheme

The Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand, launched the Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Caste) scheme. It aims to promote self-employment and income generation among Scheduled Caste individuals by supporting small businesses and livelihood projects. Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of bank loans, margin money, and grants is provided to the beneficiaries for projects ranging from ₹50,000/- to ₹2,00,000/-.

Benefits

₹50.0K · monthly

Financial Assistance:
    • Project Cost Limit: ₹50,000/- to ₹2,00,000/-
    • Bank Loan: 60% of the project cost
    • Margin Money: 30% of the project cost (payable with applicable interest over 60 monthly installments)
    • Grant: Maximum of ₹10,000/-
Beneficiary Contribution:
    • No contribution for project cost up to ₹1,00,000/-
    • 10% contribution for project cost between ₹1,01,000/- and ₹2,00,000/-.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.

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    The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.

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    The applicant’s age must be between 18 and 50 years.

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    The applicant’s annual income must not exceed ₹1,05,600/- for rural areas and ₹1,29,840/- for urban areas.

Required Documents

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    Identity & Address Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID / Ration Card / Driving License).
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    Caste & Residence Verification (Caste Certificate, Domicile Certificate or valid residential proof )
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    Income Proof and Financial Documents.
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    Other additional Documents (If require).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Application Process:

Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the official website.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the office of the Vikas Khand (Block Development) Office.

Selection Process:

Step 1: The application will be forwarded to the District Social Welfare Officer.

Step 2: A District-Level Committee, headed by the District Social Welfare Officer, will review the proposals and select beneficiaries.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹50.0K

Available In

Uttarakhand

Categories

Banking,Financial Services and InsuranceSkills & EmploymentBusiness & Entrepreneurship

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