SDDPSA

Swahid Dayal Das Panika Swaniyojan Achoni

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the self-employed youths belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community in Assam to encourage and initiate self-employment activities. The benefit is financial support for self-employed youth to enhance their capabilities.

State Cash

States / UT: Assam

Nodal department: Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship

Sub-categories: Entrepreneurship development, Training and Skill Up-gradation, Voctional education, Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship, Welfare measures

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Youth, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Training, Financial Assistance

Details

The scheme "Swahid Dayal Das Panika Swaniyojan Achoni" was launched by the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare Department, Government of Assam. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to self-employed youths belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community in Assam to encourage and initiate self-employment activities. The scheme is proposed as a means to enhance their capabilities. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits

  • - Financial assistance to the self-employed youths belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community in Assam
  • The financial assistance is intended to encourage and initiate self-employment activities and enhance the capabilities of the beneficiaries. Conditions
  • The applicant must not have availed such benefit during the last three years
  • Only one applicant per family shall be selected for financial assistance
  • Financial assistance to the self-employed youths belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community in Assam.
  • The financial assistance is intended to encourage and initiate self-employment activities and enhance the capabilities of the beneficiaries.

Conditions

  • The applicant must not have availed such benefit during the last three years.
  • Only one applicant per family shall be selected for financial assistance.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.
  • The applicant must belong to Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
  • The applicant shall be between 20 to 35 years of age, as on 1st January of the year of application.
  • The applicant must be a self-employed youth.
  • The applicant must have less than 10 bighas of land in the name of his family.
Preference
  • Candidates who have successfully completed at least 3 months skills training in the trade shall be given preference.
  • Physically Handicapped candidates may also apply and shall be given due weight-age as per Government norms.

Exclusions

  • The applicant must not be members of any Government/Semi Government authorities/boards, Panchayati Raj Institution members, Selection Committee members, or Permanent salaried staff of Tea Garden.
  • The applicant must not have availed such benefit during the last three years.

Application Process

Online

Step 1: Portal Access and Scheme Selection

A. Navigating to the Portal: The applicant must first open the official Tea Tribes Welfare Department URL, www.ttwd.assam.gov.in, and then click the "Online Application" link to be redirected to the SIRISH application portal.
B. Initial Login or Registration: New users must register themselves on the online portal, while existing users will log in using the username and password created during prior registration.
C. Selecting the Scheme: Once the applicant is logged into the Dashboard, they must select the appropriate scholarship scheme from the dropdown menu available.

Step 2:****** Entering Personal Details

A. Inputting Mandatory Data: Enter "Personal Details" where all required information in the application form must be accurately provided.
B. Specifying Location Details: Location data, including District, Assembly Constituency, and Sub-Division, must be selected, along with other essential address details like Village/Town.
C. Saving Personal Information: After filling in all necessary fields in this step, click on the "Save Form Details" button to proceed further with the application.

Step 3:****** Document Upload

A. Uploading Required Files: Under the "Upload Documents" tab, upload all required supporting documents in the specified image formats (e.g., JPG/JPEG).
B. Document Formatting Check: All uploaded documents must adhere to specified maximum file sizes (e.g., photo maximum 50 KB, other documents generally 100 KB) before they can be saved.

Step 4:****** Updating Bank Details

A. Providing Account Information: Enter the Bank Account Number and the name of the bank under the "Update Bank Details" tab.
B. Entering Branch Identification: Details essential for electronic transfer, specifically the Bank Branch Name and the corresponding IFSC Code, must be accurately provided.
C. Securing Financial Data: Once all bank details have been correctly entered, click on the "Save Bank Details" button to confirm the information.

Step 5:****** Preview and Final Submission

A. Application Review: "Preview Application" displays all details entered in the form for a thorough and final check.
B. Final Confirmation: After cross-checking all information and uploaded documents for accuracy, the applicant must confirm the application by clicking the "Proceed with Submit Application" button.
C. Tracking Status: Upon successful submission, an application number will be visible on the screen, allowing the applicant to view the status under the "APPLICATION STATUS" tab.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Should I already be engaged in a particular trade or business to qualify, or is the benefit open to all unemployed individuals in the community?
The scheme is specifically targeted towards applicants who are categorized as self-employed youth belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community. <br>
If I received similar financial support from the department recently, how long do I need to wait before reapplying for this specific scheme?
To be eligible, you must confirm that you have not previously availed of this financial assistance benefit during the last three years. <br>
What is the fundamental purpose of this governmental financial assistance program provided by the department?
The main objective is to provide financial assistance to self-employed youths belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community in Assam to encourage and initiate self-employment activities and enhance their existing capabilities. <br>
If multiple family members wish to apply for financial assistance under this program, how many successful applicants are permitted per household?
The program enforces a restriction that mandates the selection of only 1 applicant per family to receive the financial assistance. <br>
What is the mandated age range within which prospective candidates must fall when applying for financial assistance under this scheme?
Applicants must be within the age group of 20 to 35 years as calculated on the 1st January of the year in which the application is submitted. <br>
Will my application be rejected if I currently hold a position as a permanent salaried staff member in a recognized Tea Garden establishment?
Yes, applicants are ineligible if they are permanent salaried staff of a Tea Garden, members of any Government or Semi-Government authority/board, Panchayati Raj Institution members, or Selection Committee members. <br>
Are there specific residency and community requirements applicants must satisfy to be considered eligible for this government support scheme?
Yes, applicants must be permanent residents of Assam and must belong to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community. <br>
Do applicants who identify as physically handicapped receive any special consideration or preference when competing for the financial assistance benefit?
Yes, Physically Handicapped candidates are encouraged to apply and shall be provided due weight-age according to Government norms during the selection process. <br>
Is there a maximum limit on the amount of land that my immediate family can possess while still retaining eligibility for this youth self-employment program?
Yes, the applicant&#39;s family must have less than 10 bighas of land, and an undertaking in the prescribed format must be submitted affirming this fact. <br>
Are there any specific conditions related to professional skill development or technical background that may grant me an advantage during the selection process?
Candidates who have successfully completed a skills training program lasting at least 3 months in their specific trade or profession shall be given preference during the selection process. <br>
What specific types of recommendation letters should I include with my application for financial assistance to prove my eligibility?
You must submit a recommendation letter provided by the Chairman of the Sub-Divisional Beneficiary Selection Committee and the local Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) or Member of Parliament (MP), confirming your eligibility for the scheme. <br>

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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