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Dalit Bandhu

The Dalit Bandhu Scheme is a welfare program launched by the state government of Telangana in India in Aug'2021. The scheme is aimed at providing financial assistance to families belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community in the state to help them become economically self-reliant.

Ministry / Department
Social Welfare Department
Level
State
Benefit type
other
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

Dalit Bandhu क्या है?

The Dalit Bandhu Scheme is a welfare program launched by the state government of Telangana in India in Aug'2021. The scheme is aimed at providing financial assistance to families belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community in the state to help them become economically self-reliant.

लाभ
The Dalit Bandhu Scheme in Telangana has several benefits for the Scheduled Caste (SC) families who are eligible for the scheme. Here are some of the benefits: Financial assistance: The scheme provides financial assistance of Rs. 10 lakhs to eligible SC families to start their own businesses or entrepreneurial ventures. This grant can be used to purchase equipment, raw materials, and other resources needed to start a business, which can help these families become self-reliant and improve their financial status. There is a one-time capital assistance of Rs.10 lakhs per SC family is provided for all SC families as a 100% grant/subsidy to establish suitable income-generating schemes as per their choice (without bank loan linkage). Employment opportunities: The scheme is expected to create employment opportunities for the beneficiaries as they start their own businesses. This can help to reduce unemployment and poverty among the SC community in Telangana. Promotes entrepreneurship: The scheme is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among the SC community in Telangana, which can help to create a culture of innovation and self-reliance. By providing financial support and guidance, the scheme encourages SC families to take up entrepreneurship as a viable career option. Reduces economic disparities: The scheme is expected to reduce economic disparities between the SC community and other sections of society by promoting economic development among the marginalized sections of societ
स्तर
State — Telangana
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Social Welfare Department
लाभ का प्रकार
other
मुख्य पात्रता
Here are the eligibility criteria for the scheme:
अंतिम सत्यापन
18 Jun 2026

योजना का विवरण

दलित बंधु योजना अनुसूचित जाति (एससी) समुदाय से संबंधित परिवारों के आर्थिक विकास को बढ़ावा देने के लिए तेलंगाना सरकार द्वारा शुरू की गई एक अनूठी पहल है। यह योजना एक करोड़ रुपये की वित्तीय सहायता प्रदान करती है। पात्र अनुसूचित जाति परिवारों को अपना व्यवसाय या उद्यमशीलता उद्यम शुरू करने के लिए 10 लाख रुपये, जिससे उनके लिए आत्मनिर्भर बनने और अपने जीवन स्तर में सुधार के अवसर पैदा हों। खाद्य सुरक्षा, शिक्षा और सामाजिक सुरक्षा जैसे मौजूदा अधिकारों के अलावा, एक बहु-आयामी दृष्टिकोण के हिस्से के रूप में, एक नई पहल के साथ एक अलग रणनीति। तेलंगाना दलित बंधु & quot; उपयुक्त आय पैदा करने वाली आर्थिक सहायता योजनाओं की स्थापना के लिए अनुसूचित जाति के परिवारों को वित्तीय सहायता के स्तर को तेज करने के लिए शुरू किया गया है क्योंकि ऋण के रूप में बैंकों द्वारा ऋण का वितरण एक बाधा बन गया है। इस योजना के तहत, पात्र परिवारों को 5 लाख रुपये की वित्तीय सहायता प्राप्त होगी। एक छोटा व्यवसाय या उद्यमशीलता उद्यम शुरू करने के लिए अनुदान के रूप में प्रत्येक को 10 लाख रुपये दिए जाते हैं। इस योजना से अगले कुछ वर्षों में राज्य के 20 लाख से अधिक परिवारों को लाभ होने की उम्मीद है। सभी अनुसूचित जाति परिवारों को उनकी पसंद के अनुसार (बैंक ऋण संयोजन के बिना) उपयुक्त आय-सृजन योजनाएं स्थापित करने के लिए अनुदान/सब्सिडी के रूप में प्रति अनुसूचित जाति परिवार 10 लाख रुपये की एकमुश्त पूंजी सहायता प्रदान की जाती है। इस योजना का मुख्य उद्देश्य गरीबी को कम करना और अनुसूचित जाति समुदाय के बीच उद्यमिता को बढ़ावा देना है, जो ऐतिहासिक रूप से हाशिए पर रहे हैं और समाज में भेदभाव का सामना कर रहे हैं। इस योजना से राज्य में समावेशी विकास और सामाजिक विकास को बढ़ावा मिलने की भी उम्मीद है। पहले वर्ष में योजना के कार्यान्वयन के लिए 1,000 करोड़ रुपये। इस योजना को चरणबद्ध तरीके से लागू किए जाने की उम्मीद है, जिसमें आय स्तर, शैक्षिक योग्यता और उद्यमशीलता कौशल जैसे मानदंडों के आधार पर योग्य परिवारों की पहचान और चयन किया जाएगा। कुल मिलाकर, दलित बंधु योजना एक पथ-प्रदर्शक पहल है जिसका उद्देश्य तेलंगाना में अनुसूचित जाति समुदाय की सामाजिक-आर्थिक स्थिति को ऊपर उठाना है। यह योजना समाज के हाशिए पर पड़े वर्गों के बीच उद्यमिता और आर्थिक विकास को बहुत आवश्यक बढ़ावा देती है, जिससे राज्य में समावेशी विकास और सामाजिक विकास को बढ़ावा मिलता है

लाभ

The Dalit Bandhu Scheme in Telangana has several benefits for the Scheduled Caste (SC) families who are eligible for the scheme. Here are some of the benefits:

Financial assistance:

The scheme provides financial assistance of Rs. 10 lakhs to eligible SC families to start their own businesses or entrepreneurial ventures. This grant can be used to purchase equipment, raw materials, and other resources needed to start a business, which can help these families become self-reliant and improve their financial status. There is a one-time capital assistance of Rs.10 lakhs per SC family is provided for all SC families as a 100% grant/subsidy to establish suitable income-generating schemes as per their choice (without bank loan linkage).

Employment opportunities:

The scheme is expected to create employment opportunities for the beneficiaries as they start their own businesses. This can help to reduce unemployment and poverty among the SC community in Telangana.

Promotes entrepreneurship:

The scheme is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among the SC community in Telangana, which can help to create a culture of innovation and self-reliance. By providing financial support and guidance, the scheme encourages SC families to take up entrepreneurship as a viable career option.

Reduces economic disparities:

The scheme is expected to reduce economic disparities between the SC community and other sections of society by promoting economic development among the marginalized sections of societ

पात्रता

  • इस योजना के लिए पात्रता मानदंड इस प्रकार हैंः यह योजना केवल अनुसूचित जाति समुदाय से संबंधित परिवारों पर लागू होती है। आवेदक को तेलंगाना का निवासी होना चाहिए। परिवार की वार्षिक आय रुपये से कम होनी चाहिए। परिवार के पास 3 एकड़ से अधिक कृषि भूमि या एक से अधिक आवासीय घर नहीं होना चाहिए। 1. आवेदक को किसी अन्य सरकारी ऋण या सब्सिडी का लाभ नहीं लेना चाहिए। 1. आवेदक के पास एक व्यवहार्य व्यवसाय योजना या उद्यमशीलता का विचार होना चाहिए जिसे अनुदान द्वारा समर्थित किया जा सके। 1. आवेदक को परियोजना लागत का 10 प्रतिशत योगदान करने के लिए तैयार होना चाहिए। 1. आवेदक के पास बैंक खाता होना चाहिए। 1. आवेदक के पास आधार कार्ड जैसी डिजिटल पहचान होनी चाहिए। 1. आवेदक की आयु 25 से 50 वर्ष के बीच होनी चाहिए। 1. आवेदक को कम से कम 10वीं कक्षा उत्तीर्ण नहीं होनी चाहिए। 1. इन मानदंडों को पूरा करने वाले पात्र अनुसूचित जाति परिवारों को लक्षित करके, सरकार का उद्देश्य यह सुनिश्चित करना है कि योजना का लाभ इच्छित लाभार्थियों तक पहुंचे और राज्य में आर्थिक असमानताओं को कम करने में मदद मिले। तेलंगाना में दलित बंधु योजना के लिए पात्रता मानदंड दलित परिवारों की सामाजिक-आर्थिक स्थितियों पर आधारित हैं। तेलंगाना के मुख्यमंत्री के. चंद्रशेखर राव के अनुसार, पात्रता सर्वेक्षण में निम्नलिखित मापदंडों पर विचार किया जाएगाः पात्रता सर्वेक्षण एक समर्पित एजेंसी, तेलंगाना दलित बंधु निगम द्वारा आयोजित किया जाएगा, जो क्षमता-निर्माण और प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम के साथ-साथ विपणन और ऋण तक पहुंच के लिए सहायता भी प्रदान करेगा। यह ध्यान देने योग्य है कि यह योजना जाति प्रमाण पत्रों पर आधारित नहीं है, बल्कि परिवारों की सामाजिक-आर्थिक स्थितियों पर आधारित है। पात्र दलित परिवारों को एक लाख रुपये की वित्तीय सहायता मिलेगी। अपना व्यवसाय या उद्यम शुरू करने के लिए चरणबद्ध तरीके से 10 लाख।
क्षेत्र: Telanganaलाभ: other

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दस्तावेज़ सूची के लिए आधिकारिक वेबसाइट देखें।

आवेदन कैसे करें

  1. चरण 1: Offline application — step 1

    The application process for the Dalit Bandhu scheme in Telangana is as follows:

  2. चरण 2: Offline application — step 3

    Eligible applicants can obtain the application form from the website of the Telangana State Scheduled Castes Development Corporation (TSSCDC). The application form must be duly filled in and submitted along with the required documents to the TSSCDC office in the applicant's district. The required documents include proof of identity, proof of residence, proof of age, proof of income, proof of educational qualifications, a viable business plan or entrepreneurial idea, and a bank account number. Once the application is received and verified, the TSSCDC will conduct a feasibility study of the proposed business or entrepreneurial venture. The TSSCDC will then approve the grant and disburse the funds directly to the applicant's bank account. The applicant will be required to contribute 10% of the project cost, and the grant will cover the remaining 90%. The applicant will also be required to undergo training in financial management, entrepreneurship, and other relevant skills. The applicant will be required to submit regular progress reports to the TSSCDC, and the performance of the business or entrepreneurial venture will be monitored.

  3. चरण 3: Offline application — step 4

    The application process for the Dalit Bandhu scheme is designed to be transparent and efficient, with a focus on ensuring that the benefits of the scheme reach the intended beneficiaries. By providing financial assistance and support to eligible SC families to start their own businesses or entrepreneurial ventures, the government aims to reduce economic disparities and promote inclusive growth in the state.

  4. चरण 4: Offline application — step 6

    Based on the information available so far, it is likely that the application process will also involve the following steps:

  5. चरण 5: Offline application — step 8

    Eligible Dalit families will be identified through a comprehensive survey of their socio-economic conditions. The Telangana Dalit Bandhu Corporation, which is the implementing agency for the scheme, will notify the eligible families and provide them with information on the application process. The eligible families will be required to submit an application, which will include details of their proposed business or venture, as well as any other relevant information. The applications will be reviewed and processed by the Corporation, which will provide financial assistance in a phased manner to the approved beneficiaries. The beneficiaries will also receive capacity-building and training programs, as well as support for marketing and access to credit.

  6. चरण 6: Offline application — step 10

    It is important to note that the exact details of the application process will be communicated by TSSCDC, and the application process may be subject to change.

  7. चरण 7: Offline application — step 12

    Visit the Website for more details - https://dalitbandhu.telangana.gov.in/Home/Index

FAQ

Who Is Eligible For The Scheme?

The scheme is targeted towards economically weaker sections of the Dalit community in Telangana. Eligibility will be determined through a comprehensive survey, and financial assistance will be provided to eligible families in a phased manner.

What Kind Of Financial Assistance Will Be Provided?

Eligible Dalit families will receive financial assistance of Rs. 10 lakhs ,in a phased manner to start their own businesses or ventures. * No Guarantee is required for availing assistance as it is not a loan. * The assistance is directly from government and no bank linkage is there, hence beneficiary need not have to pay back any amount.

How Will The Scheme Be Implemented?

The scheme will be implemented through a dedicated corporation, the Telangana Dalit Bandhu Corporation, which will work with the beneficiaries to provide capacity building and training programs, as well as support for marketing and access to credit.

The Scheme Limited To A Particular Caste Or Community?

Is the scheme limited to a particular caste or community? The scheme is targeted towards the Dalit community in Telangana, but eligibility is not based on caste certificates. Instead, it is based on the socio-economic conditions of the families.

Is The Scheme Only Available In Telangana?

Yes, the scheme is a state-level initiative launched by the Government of Telangana and is currently only available in Telangana.

What are the Essential documents needed for Scheme

Residence Proof. Aadhar Card. Mobile Number. Rice Card/ Food Card. Driving License (Transport Sector). Qualification and Skill Certificate (Specific Components).

What are the Sectors and Components Covered under Scheme as Follows

Https://dalitbandhu.telangana.gov.in/Home/Component

Does a Dalit Family have to repay the amount of 10 Lakh in Dalit Bandhu Scheme?

>No, you do not have to repay the amount under the scheme. >The scheme is completely free and the amount is 100% subsidized.

Who are Dalits (SC ) ?

According to the Constitution Order, of 1950, only marginalized Hindu communities can be considered Scheduled Castes. Sometimes referred to as 'Dalits.

Sources & References

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