1.Description of the Scheme :
The objective of the scheme is to extend financial assistance to the women belonging to BC, SC, ST and Minority Communities who are in the age group of 45 – 60 years (except the women beneficiaries already covered under YSR Pension Kanuka) with a sum of Rs. 75,000/- in four phases (in four years) through various Welfare Corporations. This will create access to enhanced livelihood opportunities, income generation and wealth creation at the household level, on a sustainable basis leading to better standards of living.
2.Functionary Responsible for Scheme Delivery:
Welfare & Education & Assistant / Ward Welfare & Development Secretary
3.Eligibility Criteria:
The beneficiary must meet the following criteria to become eligible for financial assistance under this scheme:
| S No | Criteria | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizenship | Should be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh |
| 2 | Total Family Income | Total family Income should be less than Rs.10,000/- per month inRural areas. |
| 3 | Total Family Land holding | Total land holding of the family should be less than 3.00 Ac. of Wet (or) 10 Ac. of Dry land (or) 10 Acres of land put together for this purpose. |
| 4 | Government Employee/ Pensioner | No family member should be a government employee or Government pensioner. The families of Sanitary workers are exempted. |
| 5 | Four-wheeler | Family should not own a four-wheeler (Taxis, Tractors, Autos are exempted). |
| 6 | Electricity consumption | The average consumption of a family in the last 12 months should not exceed 300 units per month. |
| 7 | Income Tax | No family member should be an income tax payee. |
| 8 | Municipal property | In Municipal areas, a family who owns no property or Less than 1000 sq. feet of built-up area (Residential or commercial) is eligible. |
| 9 | Age & Gender | Female. 45 – 60 Years, (except the women beneficiaries already covered under YSR Pension Kanuka) |
| 10 | Date of Birth Proof | Integrated Caste Certificate (which includes Caste, Date of Birth & Nativity) orBirth Certificate/ SSC Marks Sheet orAadhar Card |
| 11 | Caste Certificate & Bank Account Details | The beneficiary shall submit valid caste certificate and shall furnish details of an unencumbered bank account opened in her name in any of the Scheduled Commercial Banks for crediting the financial assistance. |