Scheduled Castes Unsalarial Credit Co-operative Society and Credit and Supply Co-operative Scheme for Providing Managerial Assistance and Computer Furniture to the Society gives registered Scheduled Caste savings and credit co-operative societies in Gujarat money to pay a manager and to buy computers and office furniture. Gujarat government offers up to ₹96,000 per year for a manager's salary and a one-time grant of up to ₹62,000 for computers and furniture to societies that were registered within the last three financial years. Applications are received offline at the local District Registrar's Office.
Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, runs this scheme for Scheduled Caste societies that provide loan and credit services to their members. Many such societies do not have enough resources to hire a qualified manager or to set up a proper office. Through this scheme the government steps in to cover managerial salaries and basic office infrastructure, so the society can serve its members well.
Scheduled Castes Unsalarial Credit Co-operative Scheme for Providing Managerial Assistance and Computer Furniture - Benefits
Support is given in two parts, one for the manager's salary and the other for setting up the office. The money is paid after the documents are verified and approved.
- Managerial salary support of up to ₹8,000 per month, which works out to about ₹96,000 per year for each society to pay manager and staff salaries.
- A one-time grant of up to ₹62,000 per society to buy computer systems and essential office furniture.
Eligible societies can get help for both kinds of expenses, depending on what they actually need and what is approved by the department.
Highlights of the Scheme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Scheduled Castes Unsalarial Credit Co-operative Society and Credit and Supply Co-operative Scheme for Providing Managerial Assistance and Computer Furniture to the Society |
| Level | State (Gujarat) |
| Department | Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department |
| Target Beneficiaries | Scheduled Caste savings and credit co-operative societies |
| Managerial Salary Grant | Up to ₹96,000 per year |
| Computer and Furniture Grant | Up to ₹62,000 one-time |
| Application Mode | Offline |
Eligibility
Only registered Scheduled Caste savings and credit co-operative societies can apply for this scheme. The conditions are simple and clearly laid out by the department.
- The society must be registered under the Co-operative Act and must work as a Scheduled Caste savings and credit co-operative society.
- All members of the society must belong to the Scheduled Castes community.
- The society should have been registered within the last three financial years before the application year. Older societies do not qualify.
Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready before you visit the office, so that the process goes smoothly.
- Copy of the Certificate of Registration under the Co-operative Act.
- Official proof showing the Scheduled Caste status of all society members.
- Latest financial records of the society, to confirm that it is actively working.
- Quotation or price estimate for the computers and furniture you plan to buy, if you are applying for infrastructure support.
How to Apply
Application for this scheme is done offline. There is no online portal for this scheme, so the application has to be submitted physically. Follow these steps to apply.
STEP 1 - Prepare the application on plain paper and state the purpose of your request clearly.
STEP 2 - Fill in all the required details and attach copies of all the mandatory documents, self-attested wherever needed.
STEP 3 - Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the office of the District Registrar of Co-operative Societies in the district where your society is registered.
STEP 4 - Ask for a receipt or acknowledgement from the office so that you can track the status of your application.
The financial support is given on an annual basis after the documents are checked and approved by the department.
References
Gujarat Mari Yojana Portal - Official Guidelines (Scheme No. 518)
Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Government of Gujarat
FAQ's
What is Scheduled Castes Unsalarial Credit Co-operative Scheme for Providing Managerial Assistance and Computer Furniture?
It is a Gujarat government scheme that gives registered Scheduled Caste credit co-operative societies money for a manager's salary and for buying computers and furniture.
Which department runs the scheme?
The Agriculture and Co-operation Department of Gujarat runs the scheme through the District Registrar offices under the Co-operative Act.
Who can apply for the benefits?
Only Scheduled Caste savings and credit co-operative societies that are registered under the Co-operative Act and were formed within the last three financial years can apply.
What amount of support can a society get?
A society can get up to ₹8,000 per month for a manager's salary, which is about ₹96,000 per year, and a one-time grant of up to ₹62,000 for computers and furniture.
Are societies older than three years eligible?
No, a society that was registered more than three financial years ago is not eligible for this scheme.
Is the application available online?
No, there is no online application provision. The application must be submitted physically on plain paper at the District Registrar's Office.
Where should the application be submitted?
The application must be given in physical form to the office of the District Registrar of Co-operative Societies where the society is registered.
How often is the grant paid?
The financial support is paid out on an annual basis after the documentation is verified and approved by the department.