The “Providing Tin Stalls to Gatai Kamgar” scheme is a social welfare initiative by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. It is aimed at uplifting Scheduled Caste individuals involved in leather footwear production and leather goods preparation by providing them with 100% government-funded tin stalls along with financial assistance of ₹500/-, which helps protect them from heat, rain, and wind.
Key Benefits
- Financial Assistance: ₹500/- provided as support.
- Tin Stall: 100% government-funded tin stall provided to eligible applicants.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scheme, applicants must:
- Be from a Scheduled Caste.
- Be a resident of Maharashtra.
- Have a total household income of less than ₹40,000 (if residing in a rural area) or less than ₹50,000 (if residing in an urban area).
- Be 18 years or older.
- Possess a site for the stall that is either rented, leased, purchased, officially provided free of cost by local authorities (Gram Panchayat, Municipality, Cantonment Board, or Municipal Corporation), or is owned by the applicant.
Application Process (Offline)
- Collect the Application Form:
Visit the District Social Welfare Office during office hours to request a hard copy of the prescribed application form. - Complete the Form:
Fill in all mandatory fields, attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across if required), and include copies of all necessary documents (self-attested if needed). - Submit the Application:
Submit the filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the Assistant Commissioner at the District Social Welfare Office within the prescribed period. - Obtain a Receipt:
Request a receipt or acknowledgement that includes the submission date, time, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card.
- Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Class 10th/12th Marksheet, etc.).
- Two passport-sized photographs (signed across).
- Residential Certificate or Domicile Certificate for Maharashtra.
- Proof of being a Roadside Cobbler (issued by the Gram Panchayat).
- Income Certificate issued by an authorized government officer.
- Caste Certificate issued by an authorized government officer.
- Bank Account details (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc.).
- Any additional documents as required by the District Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the scheme?
To provide tin stalls and financial assistance to Scheduled Caste individuals engaged in leather footwear production and leather goods preparation. - Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be Scheduled Caste residents of Maharashtra, 18 years or older, and must meet the income criteria. - What are the income limits for Rural areas?
The total household income should be less than ₹40,000. - What are the income limits for Urban areas?
The total household income should be less than ₹50,000. - What type of property can the stall be set up on?
The stall must be set up on a site that is rented, leased, purchased, officially provided free of cost by local authorities, or owned by the applicant. - What financial assistance is provided?
₹500/- is provided as financial assistance. - How is the stall provided?
The stall is 100% funded by the government. - What documents are required for the application?
Applicants need to provide identity and age proofs, photographs, residential and income certificates, caste certificate, proof of occupation as a roadside cobbler, bank account details, and any other required documents. - Where can I get the application form?
The application form can be obtained from the District Social Welfare Office. - What is the application process?
Collect the form, complete it with the necessary documents, submit it to the concerned authority, and obtain a receipt. - Can I apply online?
This scheme currently follows an offline application process.