The scheme “Gatidhara Scheme” was launched by the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal in August 2014 for employment of registered unemployed youth of the State in the transport sector.
Gatidhara Scheme - Introduction
The Gatidhara Scheme was launched by the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal in August 2014 to employ registered unemployed youth of the state in the transport sector. The scheme was outlined by the Finance Minister in the budget in February. Families with a monthly income of ₹25,000/- or less would qualify for financial support under the scheme. The transport department will interview applicants and draw up a list of eligible candidates. The labour department would provide the money, but the scheme would be implemented by the transport department. The objective of the scheme is to generate self-employment in urban and rural areas of the state through the promotion of transport services.
Benefits
- Under the scheme, the subsidy at 30% of the ex-showroom price of the vehicle subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000 will be provided to the beneficiary for purchasing any commercial vehicle.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
- The applicant should be enrolled in the Employment Bank of Labour Department.
- The age of the applicant should be between 25 and 45 years (relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST & 3 years for OBC).
- The family income of the applicant should be less than ₹25,000 per month.
- More than one member of the same family is not eligible.
Application Process
Registration Process in Employment Bank:
- The applicant should be registered in the Employment Bank of the Labour Department.
- For registration, the applicant needs to visit the official website of the Employment Bank: employmentbankwb.gov.in
- Click on “New Enrolment Job Seeker” & accept the terms & conditions and then continue.
- Fill in all the mandatory details and click on the ‘submit’ button.
Application Process:
- The applicant should submit his application with all requisite documents processed by the dealer of his choice.
- Select a financier for the loan required for purchasing the vehicle.
- The vehicle should be registered within one month of receipt of the offer letter for the permit and subsidy under the scheme.
Note: Vehicle dealers are authorized facilitators for the “Gatidhara Scheme”.