The Manav Garima Yojana was initiated by the Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat in 1995. This scheme aims to uplift the economic condition of Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals by promoting self-employment through cottage industries, without the need for bank loans.
Under this scheme, individuals are provided with employment toolkits related to various trades to help them start their businesses. The Gujarat Rural Industries Marketing Corporation Ltd. (GRIMCO) procures and distributes these toolkits to artisans and small vendors living below the poverty line.
This initiative supports trades like vending, tailoring, carpentry, and more—benefitting the weaker sections of society through sustainable livelihood.
Benefits
The scheme provides free tool kits for 28 trades to help SC individuals become self-employed. The supported trades include:
| Sl. No. | Trade Name | Sl. No. | Trade Name | Sl. No. | Trade Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handicraft work | 10 | Electrical Appliances Repairing | 19 | Pickle Maker |
| 2 | Stitching work | 11 | Agricultural Blacksmith | 20 | Hot, Cold Drinks, Snack Seller |
| 3 | Vehicle Servicing and Repairing | 12 | Welding Work | 21 | Puncture Kit |
| 4 | Tailoring | 13 | Carpentry | 22 | Flour Meal |
| 5 | Embroidery | 14 | Laundry | 23 | Masala Meal |
| 6 | Pottery | 15 | Broom Making | 24 | Mobile Repairing |
| 7 | Different Types of Ferries | 16 | Milk-Curd Seller | 25 | Hair Cutting (Barber Work) |
| 8 | Plumber | 17 | Fish Seller | 26 | — |
| 9 | Beauty Parlor | 18 | Papad Maker | 27 | — |
(Note: Trades 26 and 27 to be updated by the official source)
Eligibility Criteria
• The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
• Must be a resident of Gujarat
• Age must be between 18 to 60 years
• Family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000 annually
• No income limit for applicants from Most Backward Castes (MBC) among SCs
• Applicants or their family members who have already availed of this scheme are not eligible again
Application Process
Online Mode
• Visit: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
• Click on ‘Citizen Login’ → Select ‘Please Register Here’
• Fill in personal details including Aadhaar, caste, DOB, email, etc.
• Register and log in using credentials
• Update your profile → Select “Manav Garima Yojana” from the scheme list
• Fill out the application form and upload documents
• Agree to terms → Click ‘Save Application’ → Submit and print for reference
Offline Mode
Applicants may also visit the nearest Social Justice & Empowerment Office or GRIMCO office to apply manually, submit documents, and receive assistance.
Documents Required
• Passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• SC Caste Certificate
• Ration Card
• Proof of Residence (Electricity Bill/Rent Agreement/Voter ID/Land Record)
• Proof of Annual Income
• Vocational Training Certificate (if any)
• Self-declaration form
• Agreement document
• Any additional documents as notified
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who can apply for Manav Garima Yojana?
Only Scheduled Caste individuals residing in Gujarat between the ages of 18 to 60 are eligible.
Q: Is there an income limit?
Yes, the family income should be less than ₹6,00,000 annually. However, MBCs among SCs have no income limit.
Q: Can I apply if I already availed the scheme once?
No. If you or any family member has already received benefits, you cannot apply again.
Q: Are toolkits free of cost?
Yes, toolkits are provided free of cost for selected trades.
Q: Is vocational training mandatory?
It is not mandatory but preferred if available.