Providing Mini Tractor and its Sub Parts to the Self Help Group of Scheduled Castes

The scheme "Providing Mini Tractor and Its Sub Parts to the Self Help Group of Scheduled Castes" was launched by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance of the Government of Maharashtra. The scheme is designed to significantly improve the financial condition of Scheduled Castes and Nav-Buddhists by empowering their Self Help Groups with essential agricultural equipment, thereby fostering economic development and self-sufficiency within these communities.

• Supply of mini tractors and essential sub-parts, including trolleys and rotators.
• Each mini tractor, along with its sub-parts, is valued at ₹3,50,000/-.
• Self Help Groups contribute 10% of the total cost, amounting to ₹35,000/-.
• The remaining ₹ 3,15,000/- is provided as a subsidy by the government, making it financially accessible for the groups.

1. The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste or Nav-Buddhist.
2. The applicant should be a domicile of Maharashtra.
3. The Self Help Group should consist of at least 80% members from Scheduled Castes and Nav-Buddhist.
4. The total cost of the mini tractor and its sub-parts is estimated at ₹3,50,000. The Self-Help Group must collect 10% of this amount, which is ₹35,000, while the government will provide a 90% subsidy of ₹3,15,000.

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority 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).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.