Readymade Kitchen Sahaayata Yojana is a Chhattisgarh government scheme made for unorganized workers who run tea, snacks and food carts. The scheme gives financial support to buy a modern, readymade kitchen setup so that small food vendors can upgrade their cooking infrastructure.
Scheme has been closed or it was a one time scheme which has been closed by the government.
Readymade Kitchen Sahaayata Yojana
Readymade Kitchen Sahaayata Yojana was launched by the Labour Department of Chhattisgarh on 19 June 2017. The scheme was run by the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board for unorganized workers selling tea, snacks and other food items. Under this scheme, a beneficiary could get a grant of ₹ 30,000 and the balance cost of the kitchen setup was arranged as a bank loan.
The old Chhattisgarh labour department website cglabour.nic.in is no longer working. As of August 2026, the official online presence of the Chhattisgarh Labour Department is the new portal at shramevjayate.cg.gov.in, where workers can register and check the latest scheme information.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Readymade Kitchen Sahaayata Yojana |
| Beneficiary State | Chhattisgarh |
| Launched On | 19 June 2017 |
| Nodal Department | Labour Department, Chhattisgarh |
| Beneficiaries | Registered unorganized workers selling tea, snacks and food items |
| State Grant | ₹ 30,000 |
| Application Mode | Online through the labour department portal |
| Official Website | shramevjayate.cg.gov.in |
Benefits
The scheme provides financial backing to help small food vendors run their business in a better way. The total cost of the readymade kitchen setup was divided among the beneficiary, the state government and the bank.
| Provision | Amount |
|---|---|
| Beneficiary Contribution | ₹ 10,000 |
| State Government Grant | ₹ 30,000 |
| Bank Loan Component | Remaining balance |
After the beneficiary met the contribution share, the board would transfer its grant directly to the bank account. The remaining amount was structured as a bank loan, which had to be repaid as per the terms set by the bank. The benefit under this scheme is given only once to a person.
Eligibility
The eligibility conditions for Readymade Kitchen Sahaayata Yojana were set for workers registered with the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board. The main conditions are given below.
- Applicant must be an unorganized worker selling tea, snacks or food items from a cart or small stall.
- Registration with the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board for at least 90 days is required.
- Age of the applicant should be between 18 and 50 years.
- A commercial driver must hold a valid health certificate issued by the RTO.
- The applicant should not have received benefits under any other similar state government scheme earlier.
Application Process
Applications for the board schemes are now handled through the new Chhattisgarh Labour Department portal. Workers who are not registered with the board need to complete their registration first before applying for any scheme.
STEP 1 - Visit the official Chhattisgarh Labour Department website and open the section for the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board.
STEP 2 - Choose the registration option under the unorganized workers board and select Asangathit Shramik Panjikaran as the service.
STEP 3 - Fill in the personal details, address and work details correctly in the registration form and upload the required documents.
STEP 4 - Submit the form and note down the registration number. Once the registration is active for 90 days, apply for the scheme from the scheme list on the same portal.
STEP 5 - For the readymade kitchen scheme, select the correct scheme name, enter the district and registration number, fill the application form and upload the purchase receipt of the kitchen items.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready while filling the application form for the scheme.
- Aadhaar card of the applicant
- Permanent residence certificate
- Ration card copy
- Recent bank account details for the grant transfer
- Official receipt of the kitchen item purchase
References
Visit Chhattisgarh Labour Department Official Website
Check Scheme Application Form Page
Check Scheme Application Status
FAQ's
What is Readymade Kitchen Sahaayata Yojana?
It is a Chhattisgarh state scheme started on 19 June 2017 to give financial support for readymade kitchens to unorganized workers selling tea, snacks and food items.
What is the objective of the scheme?
The main aim is to help small food vendors invest in better kitchen equipment so that their business can grow.
What are the benefits under the scheme?
A beneficiary gets a grant of ₹ 30,000 from the state government after contributing a share of ₹ 10,000. The remaining cost is arranged as a bank loan.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Unorganized workers in Chhattisgarh who are registered with the State Social Security Board for at least 90 days and are between 18 and 50 years of age.
Can a person apply multiple times?
No, the benefit under this scheme is given only once to an eligible beneficiary.
How to apply for the scheme?
Workers must be registered with the State Social Security Board and then apply through the official Labour Department portal.