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.
Distribution of Sewing Machines at Free of Cost - Introduction
The "Distribution of Sewing Machines Free of Cost" scheme launched by 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
- 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 ₹40,000 in rural areas and ₹60,000 in urban areas.
- The beneficiary should be between 20-45 years of age.
Exclusions
Application Process
- 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-attested, 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).