Sarkari Yojana

Karma Veer Dadasaheb Gaikwad Sabalikaran & Swabhiman Yojana

Maharashtra
Quick Summary: This fully state-funded Maharashtra scheme aims to improve the finances of landless Scheduled Caste and Nav-Buddhist workers living Below Poverty Line. Applicants aged 18 to 60 years apply offline through the District Social Welfare Office.

About Karma Veer Dadasaheb Gaikwad Sabalikaran & Swabhiman Yojana

The Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra, runs the “Karma Veer Dadasaheb Gaikwad Sabalikaran & Swabhiman Yojana” specifically for Scheduled Caste Communities. It sets out to better the financial position of landless workers from the scheduled castes and Nav-Buddhists who fall in the “Below Poverty Line” category. The scheme is open only to permanent residents of Maharashtra, and the Govt. of Maharashtra bears 100% of its funding.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

District Social Welfare Offices Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. Of Maharashtra

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Karma Veer Dadasaheb Gaikwad Sabalikaran & Swabhiman Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Indian citizenship is required

Indian citizenship is required.

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Applicants must permanently reside in Maharashtra State

Applicants must permanently reside in Maharashtra State.

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The age limit is 18 to 60 years

The age limit is 18 to 60 years.

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The applicant has to be either from a…

The applicant has to be either from a Scheduled Caste or a Nav-Buddhist.

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The applicant must own no land

The applicant must own no land.

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Only those in the "Below Poverty Line" category…

Only those in the "Below Poverty Line" category qualify.

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

Documents Required

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

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The BPL Card

The BPL Card

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Applicant's Aadhaar Card

Applicant's Aadhaar Card.

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Age proof, such as a Birth Certificate or…

Age proof, such as a Birth Certificate or a Class 10th/12th Marksheet

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2 Passport Sized Photographs, signed across

2 Passport Sized Photographs, signed across

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Domicile Certificate / Residential Certificate of Maharashtra State

Domicile Certificate / Residential Certificate of Maharashtra State.

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Caste Certificate and/or a certificate from the Revenue…

Caste Certificate and/or a certificate from the Revenue Department, Govt. of Maharashtra, recording "Nau Bouddha" or "Converted Buddhist" or "Neo Buddhist".

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Bank Account details, including Bank Name, Branch Name,…

Bank Account details, including Bank Name, Branch Name, Address and IFSC.

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Other documents the District Social Welfare Office may…

Other documents the District Social Welfare Office may ask for.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Karma Veer Dadasaheb Gaikwad Sabalikaran & Swabhiman Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.

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Go to the District Social Welfare Office and…

Go to the District Social Welfare Office and ask the concerned authority for a printed copy of the scheme's application form.

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Complete every mandatory field of the form, stick…

Complete every mandatory field of the form, stick on the passport-sized photograph signed across it, and attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.

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Hand over the completed and signed form together…

Hand over the completed and signed form together with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.

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Collect a receipt/acknowledgment from the District Social Welfare…

Collect a receipt/acknowledgment from the District Social Welfare Office confirming that the form has been submitted.

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