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The Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme in India, launched by PM Narendra Modi in February 2018, commemorates the 70th birth anniversary of former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa, affectionately referred to as Amma. The scheme promises a subsidy of 50% of up to ₹25,000 for working women who seek to purchase a two-wheeler. The rest of the cost has to be borne by the applicant through a bank/institutional loan or through their own funds. The Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme covers only gearless or automatic gear transmission two-wheelers. The scheme is expected to benefit 100,000 women in India each year.
Here’s an overview of the Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme eligibility criteria:
Parameters |
Eligibility Criteria |
Age |
Between 18 and 40 years old |
Annual Income |
Below ₹2.5 lakh |
Educational Qualification |
Appeared Class 8th Examination (Pass/Fail) |
Driving Licence (DL) |
Valid Two-Wheeler Driving Licence/ Learner’s Permit |
21% of the allocation will be reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC)
1% of the allocation will be reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST)
4% of the allocation will be reserved for differently-abled applicants across all categories
With this initiative, the Tamil Nadu government is looking to empower the working women in their state, especially those coming from economically backward sections of the society. The benefits of the Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme are as follows:
The Amma bike scheme is also popularly known as the Amma Scooter Yojana or the Pradhan Mantri Amma Scooter Yojana. To apply under the scheme, you need to download and fill out the application form. Follow the steps below for the Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme online registration.
Step 1: Download the application form from the official website (www.tamilnadumahalir.org/). The form is also available at the Block Offices, Urban Local Body Offices, and the Collectorates.
Step 2: Submit the duly filled application form with the respective Block Offices or Urban Local Body Officer in person. You can send it via Speed or Registered Post as well. These offices have dedicated counters that take the applications of the Amma scheme for bikes between 10 am and 5 pm on working days.
Step 3: Once you submit the application, a unique application number will be provided to you along with the acknowledgement receipt. Make sure that you collect a signed acknowledgement receipt from the counter.
Note: The application form for women staying in rural and urban areas is different. We have discussed how you can download and fill them further in the article.
You can download the Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme application form for urban areas by visiting the Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women. Alternatively, you can also download it from the official website and follow the steps below to fill it:.
Step 1: Paste a passport-size photo in the designated area.
Step 2: Fill in the name of your district, corporation/municipality/town panchayat details, ward, etc.
Step 3: Enter personal details like your name, father/husband’s name, address, date of birth, educational qualifications, and other necessary information.
Step 4: Add details of your driving licence or learner’s licence, type of two-wheeler you intend to buy, invoice quotation of the bike, bank details (if availing a loan), account details, etc.
Step 5: Select ‘Yes’ for supporting documents.
Step 6: Enter the date and place and sign the application form.
Once you receive the Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme registration certificate, the subsidy will be released by the authorities and deposited in your loan/bank account. You can easily download the subsidy claim form from the official website (https://www.tamilnadumahalir.org/tnatws.html) and fill it in the following way:
Step 1: Enter the application number provided to you while submitting the Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme application form. Furthermore, fill in personal details such as name, father/husband’s name, address, type of the vehicle manufacturer, etc.
Step 2: Enter the registration number, date of registration, driving licence details. Moreover, mention whether you have purchased the vehicle with personal funds or a loan. If you have availed a loan, specify the loan account details as well.
Step 3: Input your bank details such as account number, account type, account holder's name, branch, and IFSC code. Mention the on-road price of the vehicle and the subsidy amount as well.
Step 4: Enter the date and sign the claim form. Make sure you get the form signed by the bank manager or the finance company along with their stamp.
Proof of residence
Proof of age
Aadhaar card
Driving licence/LLR (Learner Licence Registration)
Community certificate (in case of SC/ST)
Proof of education (8th pass/fail)
Proof of employment
Salary certificate from organisation/employer's certificate/self-declaration for self-employed
Bank passbook first page with account no. & IFSC code
ID card from the organisation, if available
Proof for claim under priority category
Invoice/Quotation for the scooter to be purchased
The field verification form is mostly for office use and can be downloaded from the official website. It is similar to a checklist used by authorities to record their observations and verify the provided information. The field verification form has the following checklist:
Applicants can call on the following numbers or address location to resolve their queries related to the Amma Scheme for bikes and scooters.
Address:
Tamil Nadu Corporation For Development of Women Ltd.
Mother Teresa Women’s Complex, I Floor,
Valluvar Kottam High Road, Nugambakkam,
Chennai - 600 034,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Contact Details:
Phone Number: +91 44 2817 3412
Fax: +91 44 2817 3409
Email: tncdwho@yahoo.co.in, tncdw@tn.nic.in
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No. You have to download the Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme application form and submit it in person to the respective Block Offices or Urban Local Body Offices.
Yes. Women with a learning licence can apply for the Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme in Tamil Nadu.
No. You have to purchase the two-wheeler and submit the registration certificate along with your driving licence to avail the 50% subsidy amount.
Yes. You can call on +91 44 2817 3412 to submit any queries related to the scheme.
Once you have filled the form, you need to submit it to your respective Block Offices or Urban Local Body Offices. You could either visit the office or send your form via Speed/Registered Post.
Here’s the Amma two-wheeler scheme eligibility criteria:
The applicant must be a native of or must reside in Tamil Nadu
Must belong to the age group of 18 to 40
Annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000
Long-distance commuter
The applicant’s earning must be the primary source of income in the family
The beneficiary of the Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme can purchase a scooter of her choice with her personal funds or through a loan from a bank/non-banking finance company (NBFC) governed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Reimbursement of subsidy to the beneficiary will be allowed in case the vehicle is purchased with personal funds, subject to the fulfilment of the other conditions specified for eligibility.
The specifications under the Amma 2 wheeler scheme are as follows:
The applicant can choose any gearless or auto-geared motorised two-wheeler.
The scooter has to be brand new and thus, cannot be a second-hand two-wheeler.
The two-wheeler must have a maximum engine capacity of 125cc.
The two-wheeler should have been manufactured on or after January 1, 2018.
**The state transport department will not allow a change in ownership of the vehicle as a result of a sale or other reasons without approval from competent government authorities for three years after the scheme is availed.
You can use the helpline number mentioned above to learn the Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme application status.