Sarkari Yojana
Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Caste)
About Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Caste)
The “Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Caste)” of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand, encourages Scheduled Caste individuals to take up self-employment and earn income by backing small businesses and livelihood ventures. Beneficiaries receive bank loans, margin money, and grants for projects costing between ₹50,000/- and ₹2,00,000/-.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Caste), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The scheme is limited to permanent residents of…
The scheme is limited to permanent residents of Uttarakhand.
Applicants have to be from the Scheduled Caste…
Applicants have to be from the Scheduled Caste category.
Age should be no less than 18 and…
Age should be no less than 18 and no more than 50 years.
Annual income has to stay within ₹1,05,600/- in…
Annual income has to stay within ₹1,05,600/- in rural areas and ₹1,29,840/- in urban areas.
Benefits Provided
Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Caste) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance:
Projects can cost anywhere from ₹50,000/- to ₹2,00,000/-
Projects can cost anywhere from ₹50,000/- to ₹2,00,000/-.
The bank finances 60% of the project cost…
The bank finances 60% of the project cost as a loan.
Margin money covers 30% of the project cost…
Margin money covers 30% of the project cost and is repaid, with applicable interest, in 60 monthly installments.
A grant of up to ₹10,000/- is also…
A grant of up to ₹10,000/- is also provided. Beneficiary Contribution:
Where the project costs up to ₹1,00,000/-, the…
Where the project costs up to ₹1,00,000/-, the beneficiary contributes nothing.
Projects costing from ₹1,01,000/- to ₹2,00,000/- require a…
Projects costing from ₹1,01,000/- to ₹2,00,000/- require a 10% contribution from the beneficiary.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of identity and address, such as an…
Proof of identity and address, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID / Ration Card / Driving License.
Documents verifying caste and residence, i.e
Documents verifying caste and residence, i.e. a Caste Certificate and a Domicile Certificate or valid residential proof.
Income proof along with financial documents
Income proof along with financial documents.
Any further documents, if required
Any further documents, if required.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Caste) through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process:
Get the application form by downloading it…
Get the application form by downloading it from the official website.
Fill in all compulsory fields and enclose copies…
Fill in all compulsory fields and enclose copies of the required documents, self-attesting them where needed.
Submit the signed application with its documents to…
Submit the signed application with its documents to the office of the Vikas Khand (Block Development) Office. Selection Process:
The block office passes the application on to…
The block office passes the application on to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Proposals are examined and beneficiaries picked by a…
Proposals are examined and beneficiaries picked by a District-Level Committee whose head is the District Social Welfare Officer.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- Beneficiaries already covered under similar livelihood support schemes (except for training components under Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jati Abhyuday Yojana) may not be eligible.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.