Karma Veer Dadasaheb Gaikwad Sabalikaran - Swabhiman Yojana

Karma Veer Dadasaheb Gaikwad Sabalikaran - Swabhiman Yojana supports landless individuals from Scheduled Castes and Nav-Buddhists living below the poverty line in Maharashtra by providing land through a combination of subsidy and loans to improve their financial independence.

Karma Veer Dadasaheb Gaikwad Sabalikaran - Swabhiman Yojana - Introduction

Karma Veer Dadasaheb Gaikwad Sabalikaran - Swabhiman Yojana acts as a powerful initiative by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. This scheme uplifts landless workers belonging to Scheduled Caste communities and Nav-Buddhists who fall into the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. by providing necessary land resources, this government-funded initiative empowers eligible residents of Maharashtra to achieve greater self-reliance.

Key Information

Benefits

This scheme provides you with essential agricultural land to support your livelihood. You will receive either 2 acres of irrigated land or 4 acres of non-irrigated land. The financial structure for this assistance is split equally, where 50% of the cost is provided as a subsidy, and the remaining 50% is arranged as a loan.

Eligibility

1. You should be a citizen of India.
2. You should hold permanent residency in Maharashtra.
3. You should be between 18 and 60 years of age.
4. You should belong to a Scheduled Caste or be a Nav-Buddhist.
5. You should be currently landless.
6. You must be officially registered in the Below Poverty Line category.

Application Process

Offline Application Process

You can apply for this scheme by following these steps:

1. Visit your local District Social Welfare Office to request the official application form.
2. Fill out all mandatory information accurately in the form.
3. Paste a passport-sized photograph on the form and sign across it.
4. Attach all required self-attested documents to your application.
5. Submit the complete application packet to the Assistant Commissioner at the District Social Welfare Office.
6. Always collect an acknowledgment receipt from the office as confirmation of your submission.

Documents

1. BPL Card
2. Aadhaar Card
3. Proof of Age (e.g., Birth Certificate or 10th-grade Marksheet)
4. Two passport-sized photographs (signed across)
5. Maharashtra Domicile or Residential Certificate
6. Caste Certificate or Neo-Buddhist status certificate issued by the Revenue Department of Maharashtra
7. Bank account details (Passbook or statement showing Name, Branch, and IFSC)
8. Additional documents as requested by your local Social Welfare Office

References

Official Scheme Guidelines

FAQ's

What percentage of the scheme benefit is provided as a subsidy?

50% of the benefit amount is provided as a government subsidy.

What percentage of the scheme benefit is provided as a loan?

You will receive 50% of the benefit amount as a loan.

What land area do I get if the land is irrigated?

If you are allotted irrigated land, you will receive 2 acres.

What land area do I get if the land is non-irrigated?

If the land is non-irrigated, you will receive 4 acres.

Who are the Neo-Buddhists?

Following Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in 1956, many people from Scheduled Castes, particularly from the Mahar community, converted to Buddhism. These individuals are referred to as Neo-Buddhists. for more details, you can refer to the NCERT report.

Are there any income-related criteria?

No, there is no specific income-level requirement beyond documented Below Poverty Line status.

Is the application process available online?

Currently, you should visit the District Social Welfare Office to obtain and submit a hard copy of the application form.

Where can I file a grievance?

You can submit any grievances through the Maharashtra government portal at https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in/en.