About this banking scheme
The scheme was launched in year 1973. Under this scheme, law graduates belonging to the Scheduled Caste who intend to start independent legal practice will receive financial assistance for the purchase of business premises/shops.
The scheme “Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Loan/Assistance to Law Graduates of Scheduled Caste” was launched by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. The scheme was launched in the year 1973. Under this scheme, law graduates belonging to the Scheduled Caste who intend to start independent legal practice will receive financial assistance for the purchase of business premises/shops.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Loan/Assistance to Law Graduates of Scheduled Caste (DPGSSLALGSC) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| Launch year | 1973 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Banking |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | District Deputy Director (SCW) Office, Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online / Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 6 lakh per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 🏷️SC
- 💰Income Rs. 6 lakh tak
- 📝Online / Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under the scheme, A Law graduates belonging to Scheduled Caste intending to start legal practice will be given Rs. 12,000/-; out of which Rs. 7,000/- will be @4% interest loan, and Rs. 5,000/- will be a subsidy.
- The loan is provided to purchase business premises/shops.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a Law graduate.
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
- The benefit of this scheme will be given only to natives of Gujarat state.
- The annual family income of the applicant limit should not exceed Rs. 6,00,000/- for rural areas and Rs. 6,00,000/- for urban areas.
Note: Registration number and date received from Bar Council (to be attached with attested copy of registration certificate).
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’.
Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc. and then click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’.
Step 07: After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.
Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’.
Step 10: Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password.
Offline
Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the nearest office of the District Deputy Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, and collect the application form. The application form can also be downloaded from the official website.
Step 02: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority in the office.
Step 04: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Jan 1973 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
When was the scheme launched?
The scheme was launched in the year 1973.
What does the scheme provide?
The scheme provides financial assistance to law graduates belonging to the Scheduled Caste who intend to start independent legal practice.
What are the benefits of the scheme?
Law graduates belonging to the Scheduled Caste receive financial assistance of Rs. 12,000/-. Out of this, Rs. 7,000/- is provided as a loan at 4% interest, and Rs. 5,000/- is given as a subsidy.
How is the loan amount utilized?
The loan is provided for the purchase of business premises or shops.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Eligibility criteria include being a law graduate, belonging to the Scheduled Caste category, being a native of Gujarat state, and having an annual family income not exceeding Rs. 6,00,000 for both rural and urban areas.
Where can eligible applicants apply for this scheme?
Eligible applicants can apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal at https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/.
Can individuals from other states apply for this scheme?
No, the benefit of this scheme is exclusively for natives of Gujarat state.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website sje.gujarat.gov.in
- Scheme Details (Page No. 86) sje.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
- Scheme Details esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
- E-Samaj Kalyan Portal esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
- Application Form sje.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
- Notification - 2021 sje.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
- Notification - 2004 sje.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
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