Sarkari Yojana
Dalit Bandhu
About Dalit Bandhu
Launched by the government of Telangana, the Dalit Bandhu Scheme is a distinctive programme designed to drive the economic progress of households from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community. Each eligible SC family receives financial support of Rs. 10 lakhs so it can set up its own business or entrepreneurial venture, opening a route towards self-reliance and a better standard of living.
Because bank credit in the form of loans has become a bottleneck, the state has adopted a fresh strategy alongside existing entitlements such as food security, education and social security. Under this multi-pronged approach, the new “Telangana Dalit Bandhu” initiative steps up the scale of financial help given to SC households so they can establish suitable income-generating economic support schemes.
Every eligible family gets Rs. 10 lakhs as a grant to launch a small business or entrepreneurial venture, and more than 20 lakh families across the state are expected to benefit over the next few years. This one-time capital assistance of Rs.10 lakhs per SC family is extended to all SC families as a 100% grant/subsidy, allowing them to set up income-generating schemes of their own choosing with no bank loan linkage.
At its core, the scheme seeks to cut poverty and nurture entrepreneurship within the SC community, a group that has long been pushed to the margins and subjected to discrimination. It is also intended to advance inclusive growth and social development across the state.
For the first year of implementation, the Telangana government has earmarked Rs. 1,000 crores. Rollout is planned in phases, with beneficiary families identified and chosen using criteria such as income level, educational qualification and entrepreneurial skills.
In short, the Dalit Bandhu Scheme is a ground-breaking effort to raise the socio-economic standing of the SC community in Telangana. By giving a strong push to entrepreneurship and economic activity among marginalised groups, it supports inclusive growth and social development throughout the state.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Telangana Scheduled Castes Co-Operative Development Corporation Ltd.
16 Aug 2021
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Dalit Bandhu, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must satisfy the following conditions to qualify:
Only families from the SC community are covered…
Only families from the SC community are covered by the scheme.
The applicant has to be a resident of…
The applicant has to be a resident of Telangana.
Annual family income must be below Rs
Annual family income must be below Rs. 2.5 lakh.
The family must not hold more than 3…
The family must not hold more than 3 acres of agricultural land or more than one residential house.
The applicant must not have taken any other…
The applicant must not have taken any other government loan or subsidy.
A workable business plan or entrepreneurial idea that…
A workable business plan or entrepreneurial idea that the grant can support is required.
The applicant must be ready to put in…
The applicant must be ready to put in 10% of the project cost.
A bank account in the applicant's name is…
A bank account in the applicant's name is necessary.
The applicant needs a digital identity, for example…
The applicant needs a digital identity, for example an Aadhaar card.
The applicant's age should fall between 25 and…
The applicant's age should fall between 25 and 50.
At minimum, the applicant should have cleared the…
At minimum, the applicant should have cleared the 10th standard.
The applicant must have no criminal record and…
The applicant must have no criminal record and no conviction for any crime.
These conditions are meant to direct support to the families who most need money to launch their own businesses or ventures. By focusing on SC families that meet them, the government wants the scheme's benefits to reach the right people and to narrow economic gaps within the state.
Eligibility under the Dalit Bandhu scheme in Telangana rests on the socio-economic situation of Dalit households. As stated by the Telangana Chief Minister, K. Chandrasekhar Rao, the eligibility survey will look at these parameters:
Land holdings
Annual income
Savings
Liabilities
Education
Skills
Employment status
A dedicated agency, the Telangana Dalit Bandhu Corporation, will carry out the eligibility survey and will additionally offer capacity-building and training programmes along with help in marketing and access to credit. Notably, selection does not hinge on caste certificates but on each family's socio-economic circumstances. Qualifying Dalit families will get financial assistance of Rs. 10 lakhs, released in phases, to set up their own businesses or ventures.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A caste certificate issued by the competent authority
A caste certificate issued by the competent authority
Details of the applicant's bank account
Details of the applicant's bank account
An active, valid mobile phone number
An active, valid mobile phone number
A valid Aadhaar identity card
A valid Aadhaar identity card
Voter ID (election photo identity) card
Voter ID (election photo identity) card
Documentary proof of residence
Documentary proof of residence
2021-08-16
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Dalit Bandhu through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Applicants for the Dalit Bandhu scheme in Telangana should follow this procedure:
The application form can be downloaded by eligible applicants from the website of the Telangana State Scheduled Castes Development Corporation (TSSCDC).
After filling in the form completely, the applicant must hand it in, together with the necessary documents, at the TSSCDC office of their district.
Supporting papers must cover proof of identity, residence, age, income and educational qualifications, a viable business plan or entrepreneurial idea, and a bank account number.
When the application has been received and checked, the TSSCDC will carry out a feasibility study of the business or venture being proposed.
Following this, the TSSCDC sanctions the grant and transfers the money straight into the applicant's bank account.
The applicant must bear 10% of the project cost, while the grant takes care of the remaining 90%.
Training in financial management, entrepreneurship and other relevant skills is compulsory for the applicant.
Periodic progress reports must be sent to the TSSCDC, which will keep track of how the business or venture performs.
This procedure has been framed to be transparent and efficient so that the intended beneficiaries actually receive the scheme's benefits. Through financial support and hand-holding for eligible SC families launching businesses or ventures, the government hopes to lessen economic disparities and foster inclusive growth in the state.
From the information released so far, the application process is also expected to include these steps:
A detailed survey of socio-economic conditions will be used to identify eligible Dalit families.
The Telangana Dalit Bandhu Corporation, acting as the implementing agency, will inform eligible families and explain how to apply.
Eligible families must file an application setting out their proposed business or venture and any other relevant particulars.
The Corporation will examine and process these applications and release financial assistance to approved beneficiaries in phases.
Approved beneficiaries will additionally get capacity-building and training programmes as well as help with marketing and access to credit.
Please note that TSSCDC will announce the final details of the application process, and these may change.
For further information, visit the website - https://dalitbandhu.telangana.gov.in/Home/Index
Official Application & Website
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