Who implements this scheme?
The scheme is implemented by National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC). <br>
Who can apply under the scheme?
Eligible applicants include: Safai Karamcharis, including waste pickers Identified Manual Scavengers and their dependents Registered cooperative societies of Safai Karamcharis Legally constituted associations or firms promoted by the target group <br>
Is there any income limit for applying?
No income limit has been fixed for availing financial assistance under the scheme. <br>
What is the maximum loan amount available?
Beneficiaries can receive up to 90% of the total project cost, subject to a maximum loan amount of ₹15 lakh. <br>
What documents are required for eligibility verification?
Applicants may provide certificates issued by local Revenue Officers, Municipal Officers, Cantonment Executive Officers, Railway Officers, Gazetted Officers, elected municipal members, Gram Panchayat Pradhans, or Regional Managers of RRBs/Nationalised Banks. <br>
Do identified Manual Scavengers need to submit certificates?
No. Under the MS Act, 2013, identified Manual Scavengers whose names appear in the final survey list prepared by State Governments or UT Administrations are not required to submit additional certificates. <br>
Are women and differently-abled applicants given preference?
Yes. Priority is given to women beneficiaries, differently-abled persons, and economically weaker scavengers. <br>
Where should beneficiaries submit their applications?
Applications must be submitted to District Offices of State Channelizing Agencies (SCAs) of NSKFDC or branches of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)/Nationalised Banks. <br>
How are loan applications processed?
Applications are scrutinized by SCAs/RRBs/Nationalised Banks and forwarded to NSKFDC for appraisal. After approval by the Board of Directors of NSKFDC, funds are released to the lending agencies for disbursement to beneficiaries. <br>
How much contribution is required from the beneficiary?
The beneficiary must contribute 10% of the total cost of establishing the Sanitary Mart. <br>