Manav Kalyan Yojana

About This Scheme

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.

Eligibility

- 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._

Benefits

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.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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