Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP): Electrification of Wells of Scheduled Caste Farmers

Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP): Electrification of Wells of Scheduled Caste Farmers helps Scheduled Caste farmers in Gujarat get priority agricultural electricity connections for their wells along with a free domestic electricity connection. The Energy and Petrochemicals Department of Gujarat runs this scheme with a financial allocation that started from 2016-17, and it continues to support eligible farmers in the state.

The scheme waives the major capital costs of High Tension (HT) lines, Low Tension (LT) lines, and transformer centers. Eligible farmers only pay the registration charge, security deposit, agreement fee, and test report fee. This lowers the money burden of setting up an agricultural connection and improves irrigation support for Scheduled Caste farmers.

Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP): Electrification of Wells of Scheduled Caste Farmers

This scheme is a state-level scheme for individual farmers in Gujarat. Under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan, the state sets aside a share of its annual plan for Scheduled Caste beneficiaries. The financial allocation under SCSP is used to give agricultural electricity connections to Scheduled Caste farmers on a priority basis.

Farmers who belong to a Scheduled Caste can apply for the connection through the official Discom website or by visiting their nearest Subdivisional Office. The application form is available free of cost, and the process is open to farmers across Gujarat.

Key Information

Benefits

Eligible Scheduled Caste farmers get their agricultural wells electrified on a priority basis. The scheme also gives a free domestic electricity connection to Scheduled Caste beneficiaries.

The capital costs of HT lines, LT lines, and transformer centers are fully waived. Farmers only need to pay the registration charge, security deposit, agreement fee, and test report fee. This makes it easier for Scheduled Caste farmers to set up and use agricultural electricity connections.

Eligibility

To qualify for this scheme, a person must meet the following conditions:

• Must be a resident of Gujarat.
• Must be a farmer by profession.
• Must belong to a Scheduled Caste category.

For example, if Ramesh, a farmer in rural Gujarat, holds a recognized Scheduled Caste certificate issued by the Social Welfare Department, he can apply for this priority connection.

Application Process

Follow these steps to apply for the agricultural electricity connection:

STEP 1 - Get the application form free of cost from the official Discom website, or collect a physical copy from your nearest Subdivisional Office.

STEP 2 - Fill in the form correctly and attach all the required supporting documents, including the Scheduled Caste certificate.

STEP 3 - Submit the completed application to the Subdivisional Office.

STEP 4 - Pay the registration charge, security deposit, agreement fee, and test report fee. The capital costs for High Tension (HT) lines, Low Tension (LT) lines, and transformer centers are waived under this scheme.

Documents

Keep the following documents ready before you apply:

• Copy of Charter of Record 7/12, 8-A, and 6-A.
• Proof of identity of the applicant.
• Gender certificate.
• Caste certificate issued by the Social Welfare Department.
• If the land has co-owners, a consent letter on notarized stamp paper as per the charter of 7/12 and 6-A.

References

Guidelines (Mari Yojana)

Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (2020-21)

Department Website

FAQ's

What charges do I need to pay for an agricultural electricity connection?

You only need to pay the registration charge, security deposit, agreement fee, and test report fee. Costs for High Tension lines, Low Tension lines, and transformer centers are waived.

Am I eligible if I am a Scheduled Caste farmer in Gujarat?

Yes, you are eligible if you are a Scheduled Caste resident of Gujarat. You must submit your Caste Certificate obtained from the Social Welfare Department.

Where can I get the application form?

You can download the form free of cost from the Discom website or pick up a physical copy at your local Subdivisional Office.

Which land documents are required for my well connection?

You should submit copies of 7/12, 8-A, and 6-A land records.

What if my land has multiple co-owners?

You must provide a consent letter from all co-owners on a notarized stamp paper, drafted according to the 7/12 and 6-A charters.

Is the Caste Certificate requirement strict?

Yes, you must submit a valid Caste Certificate issued specifically by the Social Welfare Department.

Can I apply online?

Yes, you may submit your application online through the All Discom Website, or submit it offline at the Subdivisional Office.