The scheme provides sewing machines to support individuals from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNCs) engaged in tailoring work, aiming to improve their livelihood opportunities.
About This Scheme
The “Distribution of Sewing Machines at Free of Cost” scheme launched by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to provide free sewing machines to eligible individuals from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNCs).
Benefits
Free provision of Sewing Machines to eligible individuals.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
The beneficiary should belong to Backward Classes (BC)/ Most Backward Classes (MBC)/ and Denotified Communities (DNCs).
The beneficiary should possess tailoring knowledge.
Annual income should not exceed âš40,000/- in rural areas and âš60,000/- in urban areas.
The beneficiary should be between 20-45 years of age.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step-1: The interested applicant should collect the application form by contacting the District Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Officer of the concerned District.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in