SCA

Special Central Assistance

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State

States / UT: Rajasthan

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Department: Rajasthan SC ST Finance and Development Corporation Ltd

Nodal department: Rajasthan SC ST Finance and Development Corporation Ltd

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Target beneficiaries: BPL, Farmers, Women, Youth, Senior Citizens, Divyang, Minorities

Tags: Financial Assistance, Scheduled Caste, Rajasthan, Subsidy, Skill Development, Infrastructure, BPL, Women, Farmers, Youth, Social Justice, Empowerment

Details

The Special Central Assistance scheme provides financial support specifically for members of the Scheduled Castes in Rajasthan. Under this scheme, a grant of 50% of the unit cost or a maximum of ₹10,000 is provided, whichever is lower. The entire grant amount is funded by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The funds are allocated under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan. Eligible applicants must be residents of Rajasthan, aged between 18 to 60 years (up to 65 years for non-banking schemes), and must have an annual income not exceeding ₹54,300 in rural areas and ₹60,120 in urban areas. Additionally, applicants should not have received any previous grants from the Anuja Corporation and must not have any outstanding loans from banks or government institutions.

Benefits

  • - Grant of 50% of unit cost or maximum ₹10,000- Financial assistance for various schemes including small and medium loans, auto-rickshaw/e-rickshaw support, pump sets for irrigation, and dairy development programs
  • Training programs for skill development
  • Infrastructure development in SC-populated areas
  • Grant of 50% of unit cost or maximum ₹10,000
  • Financial assistance for various schemes including small and medium loans, auto-rickshaw/e-rickshaw support, pump sets for irrigation, and dairy development programs
  • Training programs for skill development
  • Infrastructure development in SC-populated areas

Eligibility

  1. Must be a resident of Rajasthan and a member of the Scheduled Caste.
  2. Age should be between 18 to 60 years (up to 65 years for non-banking schemes).
  3. Must live below the poverty line or have an annual income not exceeding ₹54,300 in rural areas and ₹60,120 in urban areas.
  4. Must not have received any previous grants from the Anuja Corporation.
  5. Should not have any outstanding loans from banks or government institutions.

Application Process

Online

To apply, fill out the offline application form available at the district level Anuja Nigam office. Submit the completed form along with required documents such as Jan Aadhar/Bhamashah Card, Caste Certificate, and Aadhar Card.

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)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status