On 28 April 2012, The Mukhyamantri Asangathit Karmakar Cycle Yojana was introduced by the Department of Labour, State of Chhattisgarh. This scheme aims at empowering women by providing them with free cycles and contributing to their income by promoting their mobility.
Details of the Scheme
- Launch Date: 28th April 2012
- Objective: To empower unorganized female workers by providing them with free bicycles.
- Department: Labor Department, Chhattisgarh.
- Target Beneficiaries: Unorganized female workers.
Benefits
- Each eligible woman will receive a free-of-cost bicycle.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be an unorganized female worker.
- Must be registered in any district of Chhattisgarh State.
- Age requirement: 18 to 40 years.
- Must not be receiving benefits under any other parallel scheme of the State Government for the same purpose.
Exclusions
- Applicants who have already received a sewing machine under the Sewing Machine Assistance Scheme or any similar government initiative are not eligible.
Application Process
For Unregistered Applicants:
- Visit the official website of the Chhattisgarh Labour Department.
- On the homepage, click “Apply” under “Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board”.
- Provide the following details:
- Group Name: “Asangathit Marmakaar Mandal”
- Service: “Asangathit Shramik Panjikaran”
- What do you want to do: “Aavedan”
- Click Next.
- Check the eligibility criteria and proceed to fill out the online registration form.
- Submit the form.
For Registered Applicants:
- Visit the official website of the Chhattisgarh Labour Department.
- Click “Apply” under “Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board”.
- Provide the following details:
- Group Name: “Asangathit Marmakaar Mandal”
- Service: “Yojana”
- What do you want to do: “Aavedan”
- Click Next.
- Enter your district name and old/new registration number.
- Select the scheme name and fill out the required details.
- Submit the application.
Documents Required
- Aadhar Card
- Permanent Residence Certificate
- Bank Account Details
- Registration Card
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is this scheme?
- A government initiative to provide free bicycles to unorganized female workers in Chhattisgarh.
- What is the objective of the scheme?
- To empower female workers by enhancing their mobility and promoting economic participation.
- What are the benefits?
- Free-of-cost bicycles for eligible female beneficiaries.
- Who can get the benefits?
- Unorganized female workers aged 18 to 40, registered in Chhattisgarh.
- What is the required age to get the benefits?
- Between 18 and 40 years.
- Is an applicant who has received a sewing machine eligible?
- No, such applicants are excluded from this scheme.
- What is the procedure to apply for the scheme?
- Refer to the online application process mentioned above.
- What is the official website to apply?
- Visit the official website of the Chhattisgarh Labour Department.
Sources and References
- Guidelines: Provided by the Chhattisgarh Labour Department.
- Official Website: Chhattisgarh Labour Department