Sarkari Yojana

Mukhya Mantri Shahri Ajeevika Guarantee Yojna

Himachal Pradesh
Quick Summary: Himachal Pradesh's Mukhya Mantri Shahri Ajeevika Guarantee Yojna guarantees urban households 120 days of wage work a year in ULBs at the notified minimum wage, with a ₹75 daily unemployment allowance if work is not given within 15 days, plus skill training and bank linkage.

About Mukhya Mantri Shahri Ajeevika Guarantee Yojna

Launched by the Department of Urban Development, Government of Himachal Pradesh, the “Mukhya Mantri Shahri Ajeevika Guarantee Yojna” strengthens livelihood security in towns and cities by guaranteeing every household 120 days of wage employment in a financial year. It covers all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Cantonment Boards (CBs) in Himachal Pradesh. > Goals of the Scheme:

  • Securing the livelihoods of urban households through 120 days of guaranteed employment.
  • Upgrading the skills of people in waged labour jobs so they find better livelihood opportunities, and helping them start enterprises through entrepreneurship training and subsidy-linked credit linkages.
  • Strengthening urban infrastructure and the supply of quality civic amenities in the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Department Of Urban Development, Government Of Himachal Pradesh

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Mukhya Mantri Shahri Ajeevika Guarantee Yojna, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Every adult household member who registers under the…

Every adult household member who registers under the scheme is entitled to work. Registration requires that they be:
Local residents of the Urban Local Body, i.e. living within its jurisdiction, whether in their own house or in rented accommodation.
Ready to do unskilled work on projects carried out, or in Sanitation Services provided, by the Urban Local Bodies.

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A household means husband, wife and their minor…

A household means husband, wife and their minor children, though only the adults in it can be given work.

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Work is provided only up to an upper…

Work is provided only up to an upper age limit of 65 years. Permissible Activities:

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Eligible beneficiaries are engaged in the following permissible…

Eligible beneficiaries are engaged in the following permissible activities in ULBs:
Any ongoing or new admissible work under a Govt. of H.P./Govt. of India scheme for which the ULB holds funds.
Any admissible work under the 15th Finance Commission or 5th State Finance Commission for which ULBs receive grant-in-aid.
Sanitation Works/Services allowed under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and Swachh Bharat Mission, such as street sweeping, garbage collection, processing/removal of legacy waste, waste segregation, clearing garbage from hill slopes or other litter points, cleaning and upkeep of municipal parks, and cleaning of municipal parking.

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No muster-roll linked work/activity is to be started…

No muster-roll linked work/activity is to be started by the Urban Local Bodies under this scheme; eligible beneficiaries are to be employed only in the works listed above (a).

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In all new contracts, the Urban Local Bodies…

In all new contracts, the Urban Local Bodies must include provisions requiring the implementing agency to engage eligible MMSAGY beneficiaries as unskilled workers. For works already awarded, they will work with the agency concerned to get registered eligible MMSAGY beneficiaries engaged.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Mukhya Mantri Shahri Ajeevika Guarantee Yojna provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Guaranteed Employment:

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To secure livelihoods, eligible beneficiaries are guaranteed 120…

To secure livelihoods, eligible beneficiaries are guaranteed 120 days of work in urban local bodies.

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No eligible beneficiary may be employed by the…

No eligible beneficiary may be employed by the ULBs for over 120 days in a financial year.

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Work must be given within 15 days of…

Work must be given within 15 days of registration; otherwise the ULBs pay an unemployment allowance of ₹75 per day. Maximum Period for Employment:

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A household can be given employment for at…

A household can be given employment for at most 120 days. Skill Training:

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Beneficiaries also receive skill training under the Deen…

Beneficiaries also receive skill training under the Deen Dyal Antodaya-National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM), opening up better livelihood prospects.

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Only after completing 30 days of wage employment…

Only after completing 30 days of wage employment under MMSAGY can a beneficiary get skill training, lasting up to four weeks, with the minimum wage notified by the government. Bank Linkage:

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Beneficiaries trained under the scheme get help to…

Beneficiaries trained under the scheme get help to apply for loans under DAY-NULM.

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Trained beneficiaries who wish to start their own…

Trained beneficiaries who wish to start their own Enterprise are linked with banks under the Self Employment Programme (SEP) of DAY-NULM. Payment of Wages:

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Beneficiaries are entitled to the minimum wage notified…

Beneficiaries are entitled to the minimum wage notified by the State Government.

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Men and women workers are paid equal wages

Men and women workers are paid equal wages.

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The Urban Local Bodies deposit wages straight into…

The Urban Local Bodies deposit wages straight into beneficiaries' bank accounts every fortnight, within 7 days of the end of each 15 days of work.

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Wages are paid only after the Junior Engineer,…

Wages are paid only after the Junior Engineer, or another officer/official authorised by the Urban Local Body, has verified attendance.

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Amounts so paid are adjusted/deducted from the implementing…

Amounts so paid are adjusted/deducted from the implementing agency's bills before it is paid.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A copy of the Aadhaar Card

A copy of the Aadhaar Card

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A photograph of passport size

A photograph of passport size

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The front page of the Bank Passbook/India Post…

The front page of the Bank Passbook/India Post Payments Bank showing account details (A/C No. / IFSC Code etc.)

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Certificate of caste (If applicable)

Certificate of caste (If applicable)

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Proof of address

Proof of address

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Particulars of family members along with copies of…

Particulars of family members along with copies of their Aadhaar Cards

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The family Ration Card

The family Ration Card

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Other documents, where needed

Other documents, where needed

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Mukhya Mantri Shahri Ajeevika Guarantee Yojna through the online application process outlined below.

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Applicants wishing to benefit can go to the…

Applicants wishing to benefit can go to the scheme's Online Portal.

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Choose “Applicant Registration” on the home page and…

Choose “Applicant Registration” on the home page and complete the mandatory details.

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Then press “Generate Username and Password”

Then press “Generate Username and Password”.

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Once registered, sign in through “Applicant Login” to…

Once registered, sign in through “Applicant Login” to fill in the application form. Note 05: The form is submitted after all details are entered and the required documents uploaded.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Mukhya Mantri Shahri Ajeevika Guarantee Yojna through the offline application process outlined below.

Application Process: Step 01: Eligible applicants can seek registration with the Urban Local Body in line with Annexure-B.

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Complete the application form (Annexure-B) in full and…

Complete the application form (Annexure-B) in full and hand it to the Urban Local Body with the relevant documents. Note: One application registers all eligible beneficiaries of a household; separate applications are not needed. Post-Application Process:

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After verification, the ULBs issue a free Job…

After verification, the ULBs issue a free Job Card as per Annexure-C. Step 02: Photographs of the registered beneficiaries appear on the Job Card.

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The Job Card is issued within 7 days…

The Job Card is issued within 7 days of registration.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References