Sarkari Yojana

Amma Two Wheeler Scheme for Working Women

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu gives working women aged 18 to 40 with income up to ₹2,50,000/- a subsidy of 50% of the price or ₹25,000/-, whichever is lower, to buy a new gearless two-wheeler of up to 125cc.

About Amma Two Wheeler Scheme for Working Women

Under the Amma two-wheeler working women scheme, the Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment helps working women buy women-friendly two-wheelers, making it easier for them to travel to their businesses, workplaces, banks and community-based institutions. Because convenience matters, the vehicles are gearless/auto-geared. The Differently Abled Mayavaill o retro-fitted three-wheeler scooters. One lakh working women are expected to benefit from the scheme every year.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Tamil Nadu Corporation For Development Of Women.

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

20 Jan 2018

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Amma Two Wheeler Scheme for Working Women, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must be a native of Tamil…

The applicant must be a native of Tamil Nadu and live there.

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The applicant's age must be between 18 to…

The applicant's age must be between 18 to 40 years.

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The applicant must be able to ride and…

The applicant must be able to ride and hold a valid Two Wheeler / Learner License Registration (LLR) on the date of application.

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The beneficiary's yearly income must be no more…

The beneficiary's yearly income must be no more than ₹ 2,50,000/-.

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Just one woman per family can receive the…

Just one woman per family can receive the benefit, and only women are eligible.

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The applicant must have sat for the class…

The applicant must have sat for the class 8th examination (Passed/Failed).

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Preference goes to working women living in remote…

Preference goes to working women living in remote or hilly areas, women heading households, deserted women, destitute widows, differently abled women, Unmarried women over 35 years of age, Scheduled Caste/Tribes and Transgender persons. Note Saving clause: An applicant who applies with a Learner License Registration(LLR) must obtain a valid Two Wheeler Driving License before filing the subsidy claim form, and must enclose a copy of that Two Wheeler Driving License with the claim form. She must also show the original Driving License for official verification whenever required.

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

Benefits Provided

Amma Two Wheeler Scheme for Working Women provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Reservation under the Amma two-wheeler scheme is set as follows:

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Women from Scheduled Castes get 21% of the…

Women from Scheduled Castes get 21% of the scheme's allocation.

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Women from Scheduled Tribes get 1% of the…

Women from Scheduled Tribes get 1% of the scheme’s allocation.

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Differently abled women (from all categories) get 4%…

Differently abled women (from all categories) get 4% of the scheme’s allocation. Subsidy: Beneficiaries receive a subsidy of up to 50% of the vehicle price or ₹25,000/-, whichever is lower, for buying a brand new motorised gearless / auto-geared two-wheeler with an engine capacity of no more than 125cc. Any amount above the subsidy must be met by the beneficiary through a bank/institutional loan or her own money. Loan Facilities: The beneficiary may buy any vehicle she prefers using her own money or with loans from Banks/Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) regulated by the rules of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). If she pays from her own money, the subsidy will be reimbursed to her, provided the other eligibility conditions are met

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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Evidence of age (18 to 40) / date…

Evidence of age (18 to 40) / date of birth

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Evidence of residence (EPIC card, Driving License, Aadhar…

Evidence of residence (EPIC card, Driving License, Aadhar Card, Utility Bills, etc., in the applicant’s own name)

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Driving License / Learner License Registration (LLR) from…

Driving License / Learner License Registration (LLR) from the competent authority

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Income Certificate from the Employer or a Self…

Income Certificate from the Employer or a Self Certification

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Employment proof from the Employer/Organization/Project Head/society for those…

Employment proof from the Employer/Organization/Project Head/society for those in Wage / Salaried jobs.

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The applicant's Aadhaar card

The applicant's Aadhaar card.

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Evidence of education or of having taken the…

Evidence of education or of having taken the VIII standard exams (Transfer Certificate, SSLC, etc.,)

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A recent passport size photo

A recent passport size photo

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Evidence of belonging to a priority category, where…

Evidence of belonging to a priority category, where relevant

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Community Certificate for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled…

Community Certificate for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) applicants.

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Differently Abled Identity Card from a competent authority

Differently Abled Identity Card from a competent authority

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Quotation/Pro-forma invoice for the chosen vehicle

Quotation/Pro-forma invoice for the chosen vehicle

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Note

Note: Driving license / Learner License Registration (LLR) and age proof must be furnished when applying. Any deficiencies are to be communicated to the applicant in the acknowledgment slip (Annexure C1).

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

2018-01-20

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Amma Two Wheeler Scheme for Working Women through the offline application process outlined below.

Women in rural areas use a separate application form. They can obtain the rural form from the Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women and proceed as below: Application Form Rural : https://pmmodiyojana.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Application-Form-Rural.pdf

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Paste your passport-sized photo in the space provided

Paste your passport-sized photo in the space provided.

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Write the names of your district, block, village…

Write the names of your district, block, village panchayat and so on.

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Enter personal particulars such as name, address, date…

Enter personal particulars such as name, address, date of birth, father/husband's name, educational qualification and other relevant details.

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Give details such as the price of the…

Give details such as the price of the scooter you intend to buy, and state whether it is being bought with your own money or a loan. Enclose the vehicle’s invoice quotation and, if taking a loan, the bank details, etc.

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List the documents attached to the application form

List the documents attached to the application form.

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Write the date and place and sign the…

Write the date and place and sign the form.

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Completed forms are handed in at the relevant…

Completed forms are handed in at the relevant Block offices / Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) Application for Urban Areas : https://pmmodiyojana.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Application-Form-Urban.pdf

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Fix your passport-sized photo in the marked box

Fix your passport-sized photo in the marked box.

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Write the names of your district, corporation, municipality,…

Write the names of your district, corporation, municipality, town panchayat, ward and so on.

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Fill in your name, date of birth, father/husband's…

Fill in your name, date of birth, father/husband's name, educational qualification, address and other relevant particulars.

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Give your driving or learner’s license details and…

Give your driving or learner’s license details and particulars of the vehicle you plan to buy, along with the invoice quotation and bank details if a loan is being taken, etc.

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Note the supporting documents enclosed, such as driving…

Note the supporting documents enclosed, such as driving or learner’s license, Aadhaar number, education proof, community certificate, etc.

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Enter the date and place and put your…

Enter the date and place and put your signature on the form.

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Completed forms are submitted to the relevant Block…

Completed forms are submitted to the relevant Block offices / Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

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

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

> Women who are engaged individually or collectively as a group for a livelihood activity/wage employment and are commuting for a long distance and their earnings being the primary source of income for the family are the intended beneficiaries. This will also include (among others) the following categories.

i. Women registered as workers in the Organized and Unorganized sectors.
ii. Women employed in Shops and Establishments.
iii. Self-employed women involved in petty trades or otherwise.
iv. Women working in Government Aided Organisations / Private Institutions /
Government Projects / Community-Based Organizations – Panchayats Level Federations(PLF) Village Poverty Reduction Committees (VPRCs), Mavatta Makkal Kattral Maiyam (Makamai), who are either on consolidated salary or daily wages or on contract employment.
v. Banking correspondents/Banking Facilitators and ASHA workers.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References