SCA
Special Central Assistance
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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
- Must be a resident of Rajasthan and a member of the Scheduled Caste.
- Age should be between 18 to 60 years (up to 65 years for non-banking schemes).
- Must live below the poverty line or have an annual income not exceeding ₹54,300 in rural areas and ₹60,120 in urban areas.
- Must not have received any previous grants from the Anuja Corporation.
- 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.
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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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