About this education scheme
The Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) was introduced in January 2017 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, to assist the identified manual scavengers and their dependants in rehabilitation in alternative occupations.
The Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) was introduced in January 2017 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, to assist the identified manual scavengers and their dependants in rehabilitation in alternative occupations. SRMS was revised in November 2013 in consonance with the provision of the “Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (MS Act, 2013).
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Self Employment Scheme For Rehabilitation Of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Department | Department of Social Justice & Empowerment |
| Launch year | 2013 |
| Benefit type | Composite (cash plus goods or services) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | nskfdc.nic.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Implementing agency | National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC) |
| Scheme for | Family |
| Application mode | Offline / Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 0 to 80 years
- 💼Safai Karamchari
- 📝Offline / Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Identified manual scavengers, one from each family, are provided one-time cash assistance of Rs. 40,000.
- The identified manual scavengers and their dependents are provided project-based upfront capital subsidy up to Rs. 5,00,000 and concessional loans for undertaking self-employment ventures.
- Sanitation workers and their dependants are provided assistance for the procurement of sanitation-related projects on the same scale as admissible to manual scavengers for general tasks.
- The group of the target beneficiaries is eligible for projects costing up to Rs. 50,00,000.
- Beneficiaries are also provided training for skill development for up to two years, during which a stipend of Rs. 3,000 per month is also provided.
- Manual Scavengers and their family members are also eligible for Health Insurance coverage of Rs. 5,00,000 under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY)
- Upskilling/RPL training is provided to sanitation workers.
- Workshops are organized with the officers, supervisors, and sanitation workers on “Hazardous Cleaning of Sewers and Septic Tanks”.
Credit Linked upfront Capital Subsidy -
Range of Project Cost (Rs. ) (for Individuals): Upto Rs. 5,00,000
Rate of Subsidy: 50% of project cost
Range of Project Cost (Rs. ) (for Individuals): 5,00,000 to 15,00,000
Rate of Subsidy: Rs. 2.5 lakh + 25% of remaining project cost
Range of Project Cost (Rs. ) (for Group Projects): Upto Rs. 10,00,000 lakh per beneficiary maximum project cost upto Rs. 50,00,000
Rate of Subsidy: Same as admissible to individuals subject to a maximum Rs. 3.75 lakh per beneficiary
The rate of interest chargeable from the beneficiaries will be as follows:-
Range of Projects: up to Rs. 1,00,000/-
Rate of Subsidy: 5% per annum (4% per annum for women beneficiaries)
Range of Projects: above 1,00,000/-
Rate of Subsidy: 6% per annum
The period of repayment of the loan, including the moratorium period will be five years for projects upto Rs. 5,00,000/- and 7 years for projects above Rs. 5,00,000/- with a moratorium period to start the repayment of the loan will be upto 6 months.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be engaged or employed as a Manual Scavenger by an individual or a local authority or an agency or a contractor (as identified during the survey conducted by State Governments & allotted MS-ID/Receipt No. and their dependents).
- Sanitation Workers and their dependents are eligible only for assistance for sanitation-related self-employment projects.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Application for One-Time Cash Assistance (OTCA) -
Identification of manual scavengers is done by the concerned State Governments through surveys by the Urban Local Bodies/Gram Panchayats.
Online
Application for Loan -
Step 01: Visit https://nskfdc.nic.in/en/node/add/srms-projects-loan-form. Fill in the mandatory fields and click "Submit". The loan applications are submitted by the beneficiaries to the District Offices of State Channelizing Agencies (SCAs) of NSKFDC/ Branches of Regional Rural Banks(RRBs)/Nationalised Bank.
Step 02: The District Offices of SCAs/Branches of RRBs/Nationalised Banks send these applications after scrutiny to their Head Offices.
Step 03: The viability of the project proposals are appraised by the SCAs/ RRBs/Nationalised Banks and the viable projects are sent to NSKFDC along with their recommendations.
Step 04: The said project proposals are also appraised by the Project Appraisal Committee of NSKFDC and the proposals which are found to be in order, are placed before the Board of Directors for consideration and sanction.
Step 05: After sanctioning by the Board of Directors of NSKFDC, the sanction letters, also called Letter of Intents, are issued to the SCAs/RRBs/Nationalised for acceptance.
Step 06: After acceptance of the terms and conditions of the sanction and execution of the loan agreement/other documents, funds are released to the SCAs/RRBs/Nationalised Bank for onward disbursement to the beneficiaries.
The release of funds is being made by NSKFDC on receipt of demand from the SCAs/RRBs/Nationalised Banks after considering all the parameters of release as per the Lending Policies & Guidelines (LPG) of NSKFDC.
Application for Skill Development -
- The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India is implementing Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgarhi (PM-DAKSH) Scheme across the country from the financial year 2020-21 through its Apex Corporations.
- Under the PM-DAKSH Yojana, Skill Development Training is provided to the candidates belonging to SCs, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs, and Sanitation workers including waste pickers for improving all-around competency & adeptness.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Jan 2013 |
|---|
Terms used in this scheme
- Manual Scavengers
A person engaged or employed by an individual or a local authority or an agency or a contractor, for manually cleaning, carrying, disposing of, or otherwise handling in any manner, human excreta in an insanitary latrine or in an open drain or pit into which the human excreta from the insanitary latrines is disposed of, or on railway track or in such other spaces or premises, as the Central Government or a State Government may notify, before the excreta fully decomposes in such a manner as may be prescribed, and the expression ‘’Manual Scavenging” shall be construed accordingly.
a) “engaged or employed’’ means being engaged or employed on a regular or contract basis;
b) a person engaged or employed to clean excreta with the help of such devices and using such protective gear, as the Central Government may notify on this behalf, shall not be deemed to be a ‘manual scavenger’.
- Hazardous Cleaning of Sewer/ Septic Tank
hazardous cleaning” by an employee, in relation to a sewer or septic tank, means manual cleaning by such employee without the employer fulfilling his obligations to provide protective gear (as defined in MS Rule, 2013) and other cleaning devices and ensuring observance of safety precautions, as may be prescribed or provided in any other law, for the time being in force or rules made thereunder;
- Dependent
The dependent of manual scavengers is one who is a member of their family or is dependent on them. Each individual manual scavenger and his/her spouse or children who are the age 18 years and above, who are not employed will be provided rehabilitation benefits (skilling and extension of a loan facility).
- Sanitation Workers/Safai Karmacharis
a person, engaged in or employed for any sanitation work and includes waste pickers and also those persons who were engaged in hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, but excludes domestic workers.
Frequently asked questions
What are the objectives of SRMS?
The objective of SRMS is to provide assistance to the identified manual scavengers and their dependents for their rehabilitation in alternative occupations.
Which documents are required to submit by the beneficiary?
1. Aadhaar card
2. Ration card
3. Residence proof
4. ID card
5. Passport size photograph
6. Mobile number
7. Bank details
Who Are Eligible To Avail Assistance Under This Scheme?
Manual Scavengers identified during the survey conducted by State Governments & allotted MS-ID/Receipt No. and their dependents.
Sanitation Workers and their dependents are eligible only for assistance for sanitation-related self-employment projects. Sanitation worker has to produce an occupation certificate from a designated authority.
What Are The Benefits Under The SRMS Scheme?
Onetime cash assistance of Rs.40000/- to one identified manual scavenger per family.
Skill Development Training up to two years with stipend of Rs.3000/- per month to the manual scavenger/dependent who opts for such training.
Help to take up own Self Employment Projects.
What Is The Repayment Period Of The Loan?
The maximum repayment period, including a moratorium period of upto 6 months, is 5 years for projects upto Rs. 5.00 lakh and upto seven years for projects above Rs. 5 lakhs.
What is meant by Manual Scavenger And Manual Scavenging?
Manual Scavenger and Manual Scavenging: “manual scavenger” means a person
engaged or employed, at the commencement of this Act or at any time thereafter, by an
individual or a local authority or an agency or a contractor, for manually cleaning, carrying,
disposing of, or otherwise handling in any manner, human excreta in an insanitary latrine or in
an open drain or pit into which the human excreta from the insanitary latrines is disposed of, or
on railway track or in such other spaces or premises, as the Central Government or a State
Government may notify, before the excreta fully decomposes and the expression “manual
scavenging” shall be construed accordingly.
What is MS Act 2013?
Parliament enacted the “Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their
Rehabilitation Act, 2013”(MS Act, 2013), prohibiting insanitary latrines, manual scavenging and
hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks. This Act came into force w.e.f 06.12.2013. The
Act also specified the rehabilitation benefits to be provided to the persons included in the list of identified manual scavengers and their dependents.
What is meant by "Hazardous Cleaning Of Sewer/ Septic Tank"?
Hazardous Cleaning of Sewer/ Septic Tank: hazardous cleaning” by an employee, in
relation to a sewer or septic tank, means its manual cleaning by such employee without the
employer fulfilling his obligations to provide protective gear (as defined in MS Rule, 2013) and
other cleaning devices and ensuring observance of safety precautions, as may be prescribed or
provided in any other law, for the time being in force or rules made thereunder;
Are all Manual Scavengers eligible for Skill Development Training Programme (SDTP) or Loan?
All manual scavengers who are willing and their dependents who are above 18 years of age are eligible for skill training and loan.
Who is a Sanitation Worker / Safai Karmachari?
“Sanitation Worker” means a person, engaged in or employed for any sanitation work and includes waste pickers and also those persons who were engaged in hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tank, but excludes domestic workers.
Who Is The Appropriate Authority To Issue Occupation Certificate For A SafaiKaramachari Or Their Dependants?
Local Revenue Officer/Local Municipal Officer/Cantonment Executive Officer/ Railway Officer, Head of the Govt. Departments (i.e. Schools, Colleges, Forest, Health, Education, Animal Husbandry) having rank not less than Gazetted Officer, Elected Members of Municipal Body, Pradhan of Gram Panchayats and Regional Managers of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)/Public Sector Banks (PSBs).
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- NSKFDC SRMS Brief nskfdc.nic.in
- Guidelines socialjustice.gov.in (PDF)
- Revisions / Amendments socialjustice.gov.in (PDF)
- Success Stories nskfdc.nic.in
- Helpdesk nskfdc.nic.in
- Feedback / Grievance nskfdc.nic.in
- List Of Beneficiaries For Capital Susidy nskfdc.nic.in
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