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Dr. Ambedkar Awas Yojana

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,20,000/- is provided to Scheduled Caste individuals who do not own a residential home, have an old rough residential home, or own a plot for residence, and who belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category for the construction of a house.

Ministry / Department
Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Level
State
Benefit type
other
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

What is Dr. Ambedkar Awas Yojana?

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,20,000/- is provided to Scheduled Caste individuals who do not own a residential home, have an old rough residential home, or own a plot for residence, and who belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category for the construction of a house.

Benefit
1. Under the scheme, individuals belonging to the scheduled caste category are provided with ₹1,20,000/- assistance for the construction of houses in both urban and rural areas. 1. The assistance will be paid in three instalments, first instalment is ₹40,000/- (with order of administrative sanction), the second instalment is ₹60,000/- (after reaching the lintel level), and the third instalment is ₹20,000/- (On completion of construction, including toilets).
Level
State — Gujarat
Ministry / Dept.
Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Benefit type
other
Key eligibility
The applicant should be a native of Gujarat.
Last verified
18 Jun 2026

Overview

The scheme "Dr. Ambedkar Awas Yojana" was launched by the Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, in the year 1999. Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,20,000/- is provided to Scheduled Caste individuals who do not own a residential home, have an old rough residential home, or own a plot for residence, and who belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category for the construction of a house. The assistance will be paid in three installments to economically weaker Scheduled Caste individuals, especially those below the poverty line, in both urban and rural areas for house construction on an individual basis.

Implementing Agency:

In Urban Areas: District Deputy Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare Office

In Rural Areas: District Social Welfare Officer Office

Benefits

1. Under the scheme, individuals belonging to the scheduled caste category are provided with ₹1,20,000/- assistance for the construction of houses in both urban and rural areas.

1. The assistance will be paid in three instalments, first instalment is ₹40,000/- (with order of administrative sanction), the second instalment is ₹60,000/- (after reaching the lintel level), and the third instalment is ₹20,000/- (On completion of construction, including toilets).

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a native of Gujarat.
  • The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
  • Economically weaker Scheduled Caste individuals, especially those below the poverty line are eligible to receive benefits under the scheme.
  • The beneficiary should not own a residential home, possess an old rough residential home, or have their own plot for residence.
  • The applicant or any other family members of the applicant should not have already received benefits under any other housing scheme implemented by the Government.
  • The annual income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/- in rural area and ₹6,00,000/- in urban area.
  • Those who are eligible for ₹12,000 assistance for toilets will be eligible for it separately as per the rules of the scheme. However, if the beneficiary is not eligible for assistance for a toilet, he/she will have to construct a toilet out which is mandatory for assistance of ₹1,20,000/-.
  • On the house built under this scheme, the beneficiary will have to put a plaque as per “State Government's Ambedkar Awas Yojana”.
  • The upper limit on construction of houses will be ₹10,00,000/- for urban areas and ₹7,00,000/- for rural areas. The ceiling limit will not apply to the assistance provided under the Affordable Housing Scheme in urban areas.
  • The construction of the house has to be completed within 2 years from the payment of the first installment of the housing assistance.
  • The age of the beneficiary will be at least 21 years.
  • A scheduled caste beneficiary can also be given the benefit under this scheme if his adult sons or brother builds a house on the first floor of the person whose name currently has a house on the ground floor to build his own house with the consent of the house owner/landlord.
  • If the entire construction of the house cannot be completed with the assistance received under the "Dr. Ambedkar Awas Yojana," the beneficiary will need to contribute the remaining amount to ensure the completion of the construction of the house.
Area: GujaratBenefit: other

Documents Required

  • Passport-size Photograph
  • Aadhaar Card of the applicant
  • Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority
  • Ration card of the applicant
  • Proof of annual income
  • Proof of Residence (Any one of Electricity Bill/Licence/Lease Agreement/Electoral Card/Ration Card)
  • Proof of land ownership/document/title deed/certificate deed (as applicable)
  • Copy of first page of Bank Passbook/Canceler Check (in applicant's name)
  • Proof of death of the husband (if widow),
  • A copy of the map showing the area of the land on which the house is to be constructed
  • Election Identity Card
  • House construction certificate
  • Self-Declaration
  • Photo of open plot/ dilapidated house where the house is to be constructed
  • Any other documents as required

How to Apply

  1. Step 1: Online — Step 01

    The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/

  2. Step 2: Online — Step 02

    On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’.

  3. Step 3: Online — Step 03

    : Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc. and then click on ‘Register’.

  4. Step 4: Online — Step 04

    After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.

  5. Step 5: Online — Step 05

    Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile.

  6. Step 6: Online — Step 06

    Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’.

  7. Step 7: Online — Step 07

    After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.

  8. Step 8: Online — Step 08

    Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents.

  9. Step 9: Online — Step 09

    Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’.

  10. Step 10: Online — Step 10

    Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password. User Manual

FAQ

When was the scheme launched?

The scheme was launched in the year 1999.

Who is eligible for benefits under the scheme?

Scheduled Caste individuals who do not own a residential home, have an old rough residential home, or own a plot for residence, and who belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category are eligible.

What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?

Beneficiaries are provided [?]1,20,000/- for the construction of a house, payable in three installments.

How are the financial assistance installments distributed?

The first installment is [?]40,000/-, the second installment is [?]60,000/-, and the third installment is [?]20,000/-.

Who implements the scheme in urban areas?

In urban areas, the scheme is implemented by the District Deputy Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare Office.

Who implements the scheme in rural areas?

In rural areas, the scheme is implemented by the District Social Welfare Officer Office.

What is the eligibility criterion regarding annual income?

The annual income should not exceed [?]6,00,000/- in rural areas and [?]6,00,000/- in urban areas.

Is there a requirement regarding the completion of construction under the scheme?

Yes, the construction of the house has to be completed within 2 years from the payment of the first installment of the housing assistance.

Can the scheme be availed for constructing toilets?

Yes, beneficiaries eligible for assistance for toilets can receive [?]12,000/- separately as per the scheme's rules.

How can one apply for the scheme?

Eligible applicants can apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/

What is the upper limit on construction costs under the scheme?

The upper limit is [?]10,00,000/- for urban areas and [?]7,00,000/- for rural areas.

Is there an age requirement for beneficiaries?

Yes, the beneficiary should be at least 21 years old.

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