Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP): Electrification of Wells of Scheduled Caste Farmers

The scheme aims to provide agricultural electricity connections on a priority basis to Scheduled Caste farmers. Benefits include electrification of wells and free domestic electricity connections for Scheduled Caste farmers and beneficiaries across Gujarat.

State In Kind

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Energy and Petro Chemicals Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Utility & Sanitation

Sub-categories: Rural services, Electricity, Local services, Water supply

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Farmer, Scheduled Caste, Electricity, Agriculture, Rural

Details

The scheme "Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP): Electrification of Wells of Scheduled Caste Farmers" was launched by the Energy and Petrochemicals Department, Government of Gujarat, with financial allocation starting from the year 2016-17, to provide agricultural electricity connection to Scheduled Caste farmers on a priority basis. The scheme provides electrification of agriculture wells of Scheduled Caste Farmers. Free domestic electricity connections are also provided to Scheduled Caste beneficiaries. The applicant must be a Scheduled Caste farmer. The applications for this scheme are accepted at the Subdivisional Office or via the All Discom Website.

Benefits

  • Electrification of agriculture wells of the farmer

Electrification of agriculture wells of the farmer.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
  • The applicant must be a farmer.
  • The applicant must be from a Scheduled Caste.

Exclusions


Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The application form required for this scheme can be obtained free of cost from the Discom Website. Alternatively, applicants may collect physical forms from their nearest Subdivisional Office.
Step 2: Once the form is fully filled and all required documents are attached, the complete application must be submitted to the Subdivisional Office.
Step 3: The applicants are mandated to pay the Registration Charge, Security Deposit, Agreement Fee, and Test report fee for the agricultural connection application.
*The capital costs associated with High Tension (HT) lines, Low Tension (LT) lines, and Transformer centers are waived for applicants under this scheme.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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  2. Collect required documents
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