About this skills scheme
The scheme aims to promote sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment of the urban poor by providing financial support and guidance for establishing self-employment ventures, strengthening their family’s economy, and generating new employment opportunities.
The "Self-Employment Programme" is an initiative under the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), implemented by the Nagar Nigam Dehradun under the Department of Urban Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment of the urban poor by providing financial support and guidance for establishing self-employment ventures, strengthening their family’s economy, and generating new employment opportunities.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM): Self-Employment Programme – Uttarakhand (DAYNULSEPUK) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Urban Development |
| Benefit type | Composite (cash plus goods or services) |
| Category | Skills |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Nagar Nigam Dehradun |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 3 lakh per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 💰Income Rs. 3 lakh tak
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under the Self-Employment Programme, the beneficiary in urban areas enhances their livelihood while strengthening their own and their family’s economic condition.
- Under the Self-Employment Programme, the beneficiary is provided a loan of up to Rs. 2.00 lakh through the bank.
- There is a provision for interest subsidy under the Self-Employment Programme, where 7% of the interest is borne by the beneficiary and the remaining is shared by the Government of India and the State Government.
- Under the Self-Employment Programme, the beneficiary can generate new employment and also expand existing employment opportunities.
Who qualifies
- The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The beneficiary is eligible for this scheme under the municipal body area.
- The annual income of the beneficiary's family must be less than Rs. 3.00 lakh, as per the standards of the Government of India.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- Under the Self-Employment Programme, the application form must be obtained from the municipal body. The beneficiary must attach the following with the application form: Aadhaar card, income certificate or a self-declared Rs. 10/- affidavit (stating that no loan has been taken earlier from any bank), a project report of the activities to be undertaken by the beneficiary with an estimated cost of up to Rs. 2.00 lakh, one passport-size photograph, address proof such as a ration card or electricity bill, bank passbook, and photocopies of all the above documents. The completed application form along with these documents must be submitted to the municipal body. The application process at the municipal level is free of charge.
- At the municipal level, the applications under the Self-Employment Programme are scrutinized.
- The loan application form under the Self-Employment Programme is presented before a task force committee constituted by the municipal body. The task force examines the application form by reviewing the documents attached by the beneficiary and interacting with the beneficiary. After this process, the beneficiary’s loan application form is sent by the municipal body to the concerned bank.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Beneficiaries residing in municipal areas are eligible. The annual income of the beneficiary’s family must be less than Rs. 3.00 lakh, as per Government of India standards.
What financial support is provided under this scheme?
A loan of up to Rs. 2.00 lakh is provided to eligible beneficiaries through banks to establish self-employment ventures.
Is there an interest subsidy for the loan?
Yes, there is an interest subsidy where the beneficiary bears 7% of the interest, and the remaining is shared by the Government of India and the State Government.
Can beneficiaries generate employment through this programme?
Yes, beneficiaries can create new employment opportunities and expand existing self-employment ventures.
How is the application submitted?
The completed application form, along with all required documents, must be submitted to the municipal body.
Is there any fee for submitting the application?
No, the application submission process at the municipal level is free of charge.
How are applications evaluated?
Applications are scrutinized at the municipal body level. The task force committee reviews the documents, interacts with the beneficiary, and evaluates the feasibility of the project.
Can a beneficiary apply if they have taken a loan from a bank before?
No, beneficiaries who have previously taken a bank loan are not eligible for this scheme.
How is the loan disbursed?
After evaluation and approval by the task force, the municipal body sends the loan application to the relevant bank, which disburses the loan to the beneficiary.
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