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Andhra Pradesh
Jagananna Thodu
Artisan
Financial Assistance
Handicraft
Social Welfare
Street Vendor
Details
Chiruvyaparulu engaged in vending on footpaths, selling vegetables in pushcarts, selling tiffin and food items on the roadside and pavements, etc. require daily working capital in the range of Rs 2000/- to 5000/- and they end up taking loans at a usurious interest rate ranging from ₹3/-, ₹4/- to ₹10/-. Often people who are engaged in traditional handicrafts like lacework, kalamkari work, Etikoppaka toys, Kondapalli toys, leather puppets, potters, Bobbili Veena, Brass Craft articles, etc. are also forced to take loans at such exorbitant rates and suffer financially. In order to ameliorate the financial hardship of the chiruvyaparulu and the people engaged in traditional handicrafts, the scheme JAGANANNA THODU is implemented by the Department of Grama Volunteers/ Ward volunteers & Village Secretariats / Ward Secretariats, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, to provide financial assistance up to ₹ 10,000/- at 0% (SUNNA VADDI) interest to such needy people, who can avail of this facility whenever required by them.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance up to ₹ 10,000/- at 0% (SUNNA VADDI) interest to hawkers, street vendors, and artisans engaged in traditional handicrafts through banks.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a resident of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
- The applicant should be above 18 years of age.
- The applicant should have a monthly income of less than ₹ 10,000/- in rural areas and less than ₹ 12,000/- in urban areas.
- The total land holding of the family of the applicant should be less than 3 acres of wetland or 10 acres of dry land or 10 acres of both wet and dry land together.
- The applicant should not be having a shop (built-up) that is greater than 5X5 sq. ft.
Application Process
Online
Step 1: On Citizen Schemes Portal landing page, the citizen can log in using the Aadhaar-tagged mobile OTP Authentication. In the “Citizen Scheme Application” page, citizens can select “JAGANANNA THODU” from the schemes dropdown and click on “Submit”.
Step 2: Applications submitted are forwarded to Welfare and Education Assistant (WEA) /Ward Welfare and Development Secretary (WWDS).
Step 3: The Volunteers / WEAs / WWDS conducts the field verification for each application, takes eKYC, makes a relevant recommendation, and forwards it to Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) / Municipal Commissioner (MC).
Step 4: The MPDO/MC reviews the application and makes relevant recommendations and forwards the application to the Executive Directors of the Backward Classes Welfare Department (ED BC).
Step 5: The Executive Director of the Backward Classes Corporations (ED BCs) verifies the application and makes relevant recommendations.
Step 6: Based on recommendations made by the ED BCs and the applicants’ eligibility as mentioned in the Scheme Eligibility Calculator, the Social Audit lists namely the Provisional eligible list and Reverification list (with reasons for ineligibility) are published in all secretariats.
Step 7: The citizens in the Reverification list can raise a grievance if they think that the reason mentioned for ineligibility is incorrect.
Step 8: The final list of Eligible and Ineligible Beneficiaries is published in all secretariats.
Step 9: The citizens mentioned in the Final Ineligible list can raise a grievance in Citizen Schemes Portal if he/she thinks that the reason for rejection is incorrect.
Step 10: The scheme benefit is disbursed to all eligible beneficiaries through Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS). The acknowledgment of receipt of the payment by the beneficiary is done by the Volunteers / WEAs / WWDS using eKYC (Biometric Authentication).
Step 11: The beneficiaries can track the status of their payment on the Citizen Schemes Portal landing page by clicking on “Track Application Status”.
Documents Required
- Domicile/Residential Certificate of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
- Proof of Identity - Aadhar/Voter ID/ ID Card issued by the Government Organization.
- Income Certificate.
- BPL Certificate.
- Proof of Land Holding (if applicable).
- Business Location Details (Fixed or Wandering)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Department Manages The "Jagananna Thodu" Scheme?
The "Jagananna Thodu" Scheme is managed by the Department of Grama Volunteers/ Ward volunteers & Village Secretariats / Ward Secretariats, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
What Is The Amount Of Financial Assistance Provided Under This Scheme?
Financial assistance up to ₹ 10,000/- at 0% (SUNNA VADDI) interest.
What Is Meant By "SUNNA VADDI" Interest?
"SUNNA VADDI" interest means 0% interest.
Where Can I Find The Link To The Government Order?
The Government Order can be found at this link - https://gramawardsachivalayam.ap.gov.in/GSWS/AdsandGos/assets/go/29052020GWS-MS1.pdf
Where Can I Find The Link To The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?
The SOP can be found at this link - https://gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in/NBM/image/Jagananna%20Thodu.pdf
Where Can I Find The Link To The Operational Guidelines?
The Operational Guidelines can be found at this link - https://gramawardsachivalayam.ap.gov.in/GSWS/downloads/Operational_Guidelines_for_Jagananna_Thodu_Scheme.pdf
Where Can I Find The Link To The Amendment Of 28.11.2020?
The Amendment (28.11.2020) can be found at this link - https://gramawardsachivalayam.ap.gov.in/GSWS/downloads/Jagananna%20Thodu%20Waiver%20of%20Stamp%20duty%20G%20O%20RT%20913.PDF
Can Residents From Telangana Also Apply To This Scheme?
No, the applicant should be a resident of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
What Are The Age Criteria For This Scheme?
The applicant should be above 18 years of age.
Can I Apply To This Scheme If My Shop Is Greater Than 7x7 Sq. Ft.?
No, in order to be eligible, the applicant should not be having a shop (built-up) that is greater than 5X5 sq. ft.
How Do The Income Criteria For This Scheme Vary With Residence Type?
The applicant should have a monthly income of less than ₹ 10,000/- in rural areas and less than ₹ 12,000/- in urban areas.
What Documents Are Mandatorily Required To Be Submitted Along With The Application?
The following documents are mandatorily required to be submitted along with the application -
• Domicile/Residential Certificate of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
• Proof of Identity - Aadhar/Voter ID/ ID Card issued by the Government Organization.
• Income Certificate.
• BPL Certificate.
• Proof of Land Holding (if applicable).
• Business Location Details (Fixed or Wandering)
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Andhra Pradesh
Jagananna Thodu
Artisan
Financial Assistance
Handicraft
Social Welfare
Street Vendor
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
Chiruvyaparulu engaged in vending on footpaths, selling vegetables in pushcarts, selling tiffin and food items on the roadside and pavements, etc. require daily working capital in the range of Rs 2000/- to 5000/- and they end up taking loans at a usurious interest rate ranging from ₹3/-, ₹4/- to ₹10/-. Often people who are engaged in traditional handicrafts like lacework, kalamkari work, Etikoppaka toys, Kondapalli toys, leather puppets, potters, Bobbili Veena, Brass Craft articles, etc. are also forced to take loans at such exorbitant rates and suffer financially. In order to ameliorate the financial hardship of the chiruvyaparulu and the people engaged in traditional handicrafts, the scheme JAGANANNA THODU is implemented by the Department of Grama Volunteers/ Ward volunteers & Village Secretariats / Ward Secretariats, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, to provide financial assistance up to ₹ 10,000/- at 0% (SUNNA VADDI) interest to such needy people, who can avail of this facility whenever required by them.
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