The “Transgender Utthan Kosh – Self Employment Programme for Transgender” is a scheme launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan. It aims to promote the economic independence of transgender individuals by supporting them in setting up self-employment ventures or businesses through a combination of financial grants and bank loans.
The benefit is available only once per individual, and the grant is disbursed only after the start and verification of the business by the lending agency.
Benefits
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Financial Assistance: 25% of the total business cost or ₹50,000/-, whichever is lower.
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Loan Support: Beneficiary must secure a loan from a nationalized/cooperative bank.
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One-Time Grant: Assistance can be availed only once per transgender individual.
Note: The grant is deposited in the loan account after business verification.
Eligibility
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Must be a resident of Rajasthan.
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Must be a transgender person aged between 21 and 50 years.
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Should have secured a loan from a nationalized/cooperative bank.
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Gross annual income should not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
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Benefit can be availed only once.
Application Process
Mode: Offline
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Visit the Social Justice and Empowerment Office during office hours and collect the prescribed application form.
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Fill in the form and attach the self-attested required documents.
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Submit the completed application to the same office.
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Request an acknowledgment receipt for your application.
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Upon loan approval, the District Magistrate will deposit the grant amount into the loan account.
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Grant disbursement is conditional upon verification of the started business by the lending bank.
Documents Required
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Transgender Identity Card
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Aadhaar Card
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Income Certificate (Parent/Guardian)
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Original Residence Proof (Ration Card / Voter ID / Certificate)
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Copy of Bank Passbook
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Age Proof
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Any other document as required
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: How much financial help will I get?
A: You can get up to ₹50,000/- or 25% of the business cost, whichever is lower. -
Q: Can I apply more than once?
A: No, each transgender person can receive the benefit only once. -
Q: When will I receive the grant?
A: After starting the business and its physical verification by the lending agency.