Transgender Utthan Kosh - Self Employment Programme for Transgender
About this scheme
The scheme "Transgender Utthan Kosh - Self Employment Programme for Transgender" was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, with the aim of providing financial support for self-employment or business establishment to transgender individuals, promoting their economic independence.
Under the scheme, transgender persons aged between 21 and 50 years are eligible to take a loan from any nationalized or cooperative bank to set up their self-employment or business. The loan amount may be revised by the state government from time to time. The benefit of the scheme is available to a transgender person only once.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: 25% of the total business cost or ₹50,000/- (whichever is lower) for self-employment/business establishment.- Loan Support: The beneficiary must secure a loan from a nationalized/cooperative bank to avail of the grant.- One-Time Benefit: The assistance is available only once per individual.
Note: The grant is disbursed only after the beneficiary starts the business and gets it verified by the lending agency.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be a resident of Rajasthan.
- The applicant should be a transgender person.
- The applicant should be between 21 and 50 years of age.
- The applicant should secure a loan from a nationalized/cooperative bank.
- The gross annual income of applicant should not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
- Each transgender individual can avail the benefits of this scheme only once.
How to Apply
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Social Justice and Empowerment Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in application.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Social Justice and Empowerment Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Social Justice and Empowerment Office to whom the application has been submitted.
Note 1: After a transgender person takes a loan from any nationalized / cooperative bank, on the basis of loan approval, the District Magistrate will deposit the grant amount in the loan account of the transgender person.
Note 2: The applicant will receive the said amount only on the condition that he starts the related business and gets its physical verification done by the related lending agency.
Documents Required
- Identity Card
- Aadhar Card Copy
- Income Certificate of Parent/Guardian
- Original Residence Certificate/Ration Card/Voter ID Card
- Copy of Bank Passbooks
- Age Certificate
- Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can apply for the Transgender Upliftment Fund?
The transgender person aged between 21-50 years and a resident of Rajasthan can apply.
- What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides 25% of the total business cost or [?]50,000, whichever is lower.
- Do I need to take a loan to avail of the scheme benefits?
Yes, the applicant must secure a loan from a nationalized or cooperative bank.
- Which department implements this scheme?
The Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan.
- How can I apply for the scheme?
Submit an application along with required documents to the Social Justice & Empowerment Department.
- Can I apply if I am working in a job?
Yes, if you intend to start a self-employment venture.
- How is the grant disbursed?
The amount is transferred directly to the applicant's loan account after verification.
- What documents are required for application?
Transgender Identity Certificate, residence proof, age proof, loan sanction letter, and business plan.
- What type of businesses are eligible?
Any legal business for self-employment approved by the lending bank.
- Can I apply if I am working in a job?
Yes, if you intend to start a self-employment venture.
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