Manav Garima Yojana

The Government of Gujarat launched the Manav Garima Yojana in 1998 in Gujarat to financially support Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe individuals. The aim of the scheme is to uplift their living standards and social status. This initiative offers financial assistance for education, skill development, and business.

Through this scheme, the government supplies tools or equipment to the recipients. This scheme helps people establish their small businesses, enabling them to earn a living.

It also aims to enhance the state's economic status and reduce the unemployment rate. Applicants can apply online through the Social Justice & Empowerment Department website. Offline applications can be submitted at the Taluka Mamlatdar Office or Social Welfare Office by providing the required form and documents.

The main goal of the scheme is to assist the underprivileged members of society. The initiative aims to address the unemployment issue in the state. The focus is on improving the financial situation of the beneficiaries.

Local business owners working in gardening, woodworking, or selling fruits and vegetables will receive equipment. This support will help them sustain their businesses under the plan. 

The Gujarat government introduced the Manav Garima Yojana through the Social Justice & Empowerment Department to support Scheduled Caste individuals. Refer to the following table for further details on the project:

Under the scheme, recipients can receive tool kits to start or continue their business. Other benefits of the Garima Yojana are:

• ₹4,000 in financial assistance to start a business or become self-employed

• Free tool kits (including hammers, wire strippers, sewing machines, hair dryers, and more) worth up to ₹5,000, 

• Coverage for 28 types of small businesses and professions

• Access to knowledge and upskilling through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and District Agriculture Offices (DAOs)

• Updates on occupations, weather, and market prices via the i-khedut portal

The Yojana was created to reduce unemployment. To ensure you receive assistance, you must:

• Belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category

• Be a native of Gujarat

• Be aged between 18 and 60 years

• Have an annual income of up to ₹1.2 Lakhs if residing rural areas and ₹1.5 Lakhs if living in urban areas

Ensure that you have the following documents in digital format when applying for the scheme online:

• Passport Size Photograph (two or more)

• Aadhaar Card

• Caste certificate

• Ration card

• Residential Proof like electricity bill, licence, rent agreement, or property card

• Proof of applicant’s income 

• Proof of vocational training (Required for specific category)

• Self-declaration

• Agreement

Note that you may have to produce additional documents if the submitted ones are incomplete or do not meet requirements. 

The government will provide you with the following tool kits based on your occupation:

You can easily apply for the scheme online. Follow this simple online process for quick application: 

1. Visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal

2. On the homepage, locate the ‘Citizen Login’ tab

3. Click on ‘New User? Please Register Here’

4. Enter your full name, gender, birthdate and other related credentials

5. Click on ‘Register’

6. After registration, log in using your User ID and password

7. Click on the ‘User Profile’ tab and update your profile

8. Select the scheme displayed on the homepage

9. The application form will open

10. Fill in the mandatory details and attach all required documents

11. Agree to the terms and conditions and click on ‘Save Application’

12. Print the application for future reference

After submission, note down the application number to track the status by logging into the portal with your user ID and password.