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MKY-GUJARAT

Manav Kalyan Yojana

GujaratIndividualState/ UTNo start date

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What this is

The scheme provides toolkit assistance (e-vouchers) to economically weak individuals (annual income ≤ ₹6,00,000/-) for self-employment in 10 trades like dairy, plumbing, and beauty parlors. Beneficiaries include SC/ST, nomadic tribes, and BPL families.

In detail

Launched on 11th September 1995, the scheme "Manav Kalyan Yojana" implemented by the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to uplift economically disadvantaged sections by providing toolkit assistance (via e-vouchers) for self-employment in 10 designated trades. The scheme replaces previous self-employment initiatives and targets individuals/families with an annual income of up to ₹6,00,000/- in rural/urban areas. It focuses on empowering artisans and marginalized communities, including SC/ST and nomadic tribes, with no income limit for the most backward sub-castes. Applications are submitted online via the e-Kutir portal, and beneficiaries receive toolkits through a transparent e-voucher system.

Who qualifies

The applicants must be between 18 and 60 years of age to qualify for the scheme.
The applicants from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), or Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) nomadic tribes are eligible without any income proof requirement.
The applicants from general categories must have a family annual income of ₹6,00,000/- or less, and must submit an income certificate as proof.

Additional Requirement for Rural Applicants

The rural applicants must -

a) either be listed in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list with a poverty score of 0 to 16.

b) or submit an income certificate issued by the relevant authority.

Income Criteria Exemptions

The income limit does not apply to the following:

a) Individuals from the 12 most backward sub-castes within the Scheduled Castes.

b) Members of the most backward, nomadic, or de-notified tribes under the SEBC category.

_*For all other applicants, the annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000/-, whether residing in rural or urban areas._

What you get

Toolkit Assistance: E-vouchers for toolkits in 10 specified trades.

Trades Covered: Dairy Product Sales, Plumber, Bharat Kaam (Embroidery), Centering Work, Beauty Parlor, Electric Appliances Repairing, Papad Making, Pickle Making, Vehicle Servicing, Puncture Kit

_*The maximum cost limits per toolkit are predefined (exact amounts not specified in the document)._

Training Option: Applicants can opt for skill training during the application process.

Transparent Disbursement: E-vouchers (QR codes) are generated post-approval and redeemed at approved dealers.

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Documentation completeness

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Benefit amount published hereamount or quantity stated

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Description more than a name252 characters

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