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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

> Financial Assistance:

₹50.0K

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)

₹10.0K

Grant: Maximum of ₹10,000/-

> Beneficiary Contribution:

₹1.0 L

No contribution for project cost up to ₹1,00,000/-

₹1.0 L

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.

Required Documents

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

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹1.0 L