About this business scheme
The scheme offers financial assistance to Scheduled Caste individuals who wish to establish cottage industries for self-employment without requiring bank loans. Employment/tool kits are provided to those who seek self-employment opportunities.
The scheme “Manav Garima Yojana” was launched by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. The scheme was launched in the year 1995. The scheme offers financial assistance to Scheduled Caste individuals who wish to establish cottage industries for self-employment without requiring bank loans. Additionally, employment/tool kits are provided to those who seek self-employment opportunities.
In the limit of the list according to 28 trades, the necessary toolkits purchased and distributed by GRIMCO in the form of necessary resources/tools for business, this scheme is for the improvement of the economic condition of individual artisans, who are living below the poverty line and to increase the income of weaker section of society, small scale trade/business like vendors, vegetable seller,s and carpentry.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Manav Garima Yojana (MGY) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| Launch year | 1995 |
| Benefit type | Composite (cash plus goods or services) |
| Category | Business |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Office Of District Deputy Director, 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 60 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, tool kits are provided for a total of 28 types of trades/businesses to individuals seeking self-employment opportunities. The list is as follows:
| Sl. No. | Trade Name | Sl. No. | Trade Name | Sl. No. | Trade Name |
| 1 | Handicraft work | 10 | Electrical Appliances Repairing | 19 | Pickle Maker |
| 2 | Stitching work | 11 | Agricultural Blacksmith | 20 | Hot, Cold Drinks, Snack Seller |
| 3 | Vehicle Servicing And Repairing | 12 | Welding Work | 21 | Puncture Kit |
| 4 | Tailoring | 13 | Carpentry | 22 | Flour Meal |
| 5 | Embroidery | 14 | Laundry | 23 | Masala Meal |
| 6 | Pottery | 15 | Broom Making | 24 | Mobile Repairing |
| 7 | Different Types of Ferries | 16 | Milk- Curd Seller | 25 | Hair Cutting (Barber Work) |
| 8 | Plumber | 17 | Fish Seller | 26 | |
| 9 | Beauty Parlor | 18 | Papad Maker | 27 |
Who qualifies
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
- The applicant should be a native of Gujarat state.
- The age limit of the applicant should be 18 to 60 years.
- The applicant from the Scheduled Caste Category should have an annual family income of up to Rs. 6,00,000/-.
- There is no income limit for applicants belonging to the Most Backward Caste among the Scheduled Castes category.
- If the beneficiary or any family members of the beneficiary have already benefited from this scheme, they are not eligible to avail of its benefits again.
Who is not eligible
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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 1995 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
What does the scheme aim to provide?
The scheme offers financial assistance and employment/tool kits to Scheduled Caste individuals who aspire to establish cottage industries for self-employment, without relying on bank loans.
What are the benefits offered under the scheme?
Tool kits are provided for 28 types of trades/businesses, including handicraft work, tailoring, vehicle servicing, and carpentry, among others.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Caste category, be natives of Gujarat, and aged between 18 to 60 years.
Is there an income limit for applicants?
Yes, applicants from the Scheduled Caste category must have an annual family income of up to Rs. 6,00,000/-. However, there is no income limit for applicants belonging to the Most Backward Caste among the Scheduled Castes.
Can previous beneficiaries or their family members reapply for the scheme?
No, if the beneficiary or any family members have already availed benefits under the scheme, they are not eligible for reapplication.
Where can eligible applicants apply for the scheme?
Eligible applicants can apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
How many types of trades/businesses are covered under the scheme?
A total of 28 types of trades/businesses are covered under the scheme, ranging from handicraft work to mobile repairing.
Can applicants from outside Gujarat apply for the scheme?
No, only native residents of Gujarat are eligible to apply for the "Manav Garima Yojana" scheme.
What is the significance of providing employment/tool kits?
Providing employment/tool kits ensures that individuals have the necessary resources to start their businesses, reducing dependency on external sources like bank loans.
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. 97) sje.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
- Scheme Details esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
- Application Form sje.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
- Notification-1 sje.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
- Notification-2 sje.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
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