Launched on 19 June 2017 by the Labor Department of Chhattisgarh, the Readymade Kitchen Sahaayata Yojana aims to empower unorganized workers—especially those selling tea, snacks, and food—by offering financial support to set up readymade kitchens or food carts. The scheme is managed by the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board.
Benefits
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₹10,000 is to be contributed by the beneficiary for scheme execution
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₹30,000 is provided as a grant by the Social Security Board
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The remaining cost is sanctioned as a bank loan, repayable by the beneficiary as per the bank’s terms
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The board disburses its grant only after submission of all loan-related documents
Eligibility
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Must be a registered unorganized worker selling tea, snacks, or food
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Age must be between 18 and 50 years
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Commercial vehicle drivers must provide an RTO-issued health certificate
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Must be registered with the board at least 90 days before application
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One-time benefit only
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If already availing benefits from any similar state scheme, the applicant is not eligible
Application Process
For Unregistered Applicants
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Visit Chhattisgarh Labour Department website
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Click on “Apply” under Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board
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Choose:
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Group Name: “Asangathit Marmakaar Mandal”
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Service: “Asangathit Shramik Panjikaran”
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Action: “Aavedan”
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Check eligibility and click Next
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Fill the registration form and submit
For Already Registered Applicants
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Go to Chhattisgarh Labour Department portal
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Click on “Apply” under Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board
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Choose:
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Group Name: “Asangathit Marmakaar Mandal”
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Service: “Yojana”
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Action: “Aavedan”
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Enter your district and registration number
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Select the scheme name and complete the form
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Submit the application
Documents Required
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Aadhaar Card
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Permanent Residence Certificate
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Ration Card
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Bank Account Details
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Receipt of item purchased (kitchen/cart-related)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is this scheme?
It is a financial assistance scheme to help unorganized food vendors in Chhattisgarh set up readymade kitchen carts.
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
To promote self-reliance and micro-entrepreneurship among unorganized workers.
Q: What are the benefits?
₹30,000 grant, ₹10,000 contribution by applicant, and remaining covered by bank loan.
Q: Who can get the benefits?
Only registered unorganized workers aged 18–50 who sell tea, snacks, or food.
Q: Can the applicant get the benefits multiple times?
No, it is a one-time benefit.
Q: What is the required age to get the benefits?
18 to 50 years.
Q: What is the procedure to apply for the scheme?
Apply online via the Chhattisgarh Labour Department portal under the relevant section.
Q: How can an applicant register under the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board?
By selecting Asangathit Shramik Panjikaran and completing the registration form online.
Q: How to apply for the scheme?
Registered applicants can log in, select the scheme, and submit the online application.