Swahid Dayal Das Panika Swaniyojan Achoni
State: Assam
Ministry: null
Department: Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the self-employed youths belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community in Assam to encourage and initiate self-employment activities. The benefit is financial support for self-employed youth to enhance their capabilities.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance to the self-employed youths belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community in Assam.
- The financial assistance is intended to encourage and initiate self-employment activities and enhance the capabilities of the beneficiaries.

***Conditions***

- _The applicant must not have availed such benefit during the last three years._
- _Only one applicant per family shall be selected for financial assistance._

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- The applicant must belong to Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
- The applicant shall be between 20 to 35 years of age, as on 1st January of the year of application.
- The applicant must be a self-employed youth.
- The applicant must have less than 10 bighas of land in the name of his family.

##### ***Preference***

- Candidates who have successfully completed at least 3 months skills training in the trade shall be given preference.
- Physically Handicapped candidates may also apply and shall be given due weight-age as per Government norms.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Portal Access and Scheme SelectionA. Navigating to the Portal: The applicant must first open the official Tea Tribes Welfare Department URL, www.ttwd.assam.gov.in, and then click the "Online Application" link to be redirected to the SIRISH application portal.
B. Initial Login or Registration: New users must register themselves on the online portal, while existing users will log in using the username and password created during prior registration.
C. Selecting the Scheme: Once the applicant is logged into the Dashboard, they must select the appropriate scholarship scheme from the dropdown menu available.
Step 2: Entering Personal DetailsA. Inputting Mandatory Data: Enter "Personal Details" where all required information in the application form must be accurately provided.
B. Specifying Location Details: Location data, including District, Assembly Constituency, and Sub-Division, must be selected, along with other essential address details like Village/Town.
C. Saving Personal Information: After filling in all necessary fields in this step, click on the "Save Form Details" button to proceed further with the application.
Step 3: Document UploadA. Uploading Required Files: Under the "Upload Documents" tab, upload all required supporting documents in the specified image formats (e.g., JPG/JPEG).
B. Document Formatting Check: All uploaded documents must adhere to specified maximum file sizes (e.g., photo maximum 50 KB, other documents generally 100 KB) before they can be saved.
Step 4: Updating Bank DetailsA. Providing Account Information: Enter the Bank Account Number and the name of the bank under the "Update Bank Details" tab.
B. Entering Branch Identification: Details essential for electronic transfer, specifically the Bank Branch Name and the corresponding IFSC Code, must be accurately provided.
C. Securing Financial Data: Once all bank details have been correctly entered, click on the "Save Bank Details" button to confirm the information.
Step 5: Preview and Final SubmissionA. Application Review: "Preview Application" displays all details entered in the form for a thorough and final check.
B. Final Confirmation: After cross-checking all information and uploaded documents for accuracy, the applicant must confirm the application by clicking the "Proceed with Submit Application" button.
C. Tracking Status: Upon successful submission, an application number will be visible on the screen, allowing the applicant to view the status under the "APPLICATION STATUS" tab.

Documents Required:
Passport Size Photo (Maximum 50 KB In JPG/JPEG Format).
Signature (Maximum 20 KB In JPG/JPEG Format).
Date Of Birth Certificate (Maximum 100 KB In JPG/JPEG Format).
Original Copy Of Birth Certificate/Higher Secondary Leaving Certificate Admit/Higher Secondary Leaving Certificate Pass Certificate As Age Proof.
Original Copy Of Caste Certificate (Maximum 100 KB in JPG/JPEG Format).
Undertaking Affirming Having Less Than 10 Bighas Land.
Undertaking On Family Income As Per Attached Format.
Original Copy Of Voter Identification/Permanent Account Number Card/Driving License.
Original Copy Of Aadhaar Card.
Self Declaration By The Applicant As Per Prescribed Proforma Along With Photograph Of The Applicant In Front Of The Business Establishment.
Recommendation Letter From Chairman To Be Uploaded.
First Page Of Applicant’s Bank Passbook (Maximum 100 KB In JPG/JPEG Format).
Recommendation Letter From Chairman Format (Downloadable format available in the application section).
Undertaking On Annual Income Format (Downloadable format available in the application section).
Undertaking On Landholding (Downloadable format available in the application section).