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Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan

Gadiya Lohar Raw Material Purchase Grant-in-aid Scheme

Pays Rajasthan's Gadiya Lohar community a one-time Rs10,000 grant for raw materials.

Between cyclesSocial Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of RajasthanIndia
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Applicants request an application form in person from their District Social Welfare Office, complete it with identity proof, a caste certificate, address proof and bank details, and hand it in for a receipt showing the submission date and a tracking ID. The scheme has no published income limit for applicants — the official FAQ explicitly confirms income isn't a qualifying factor. The District Soci…

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The scheme supports members of Rajasthan's Gadiya Lohar community, traditionally nomadic blacksmiths, who need raw materials to run their own trade. It is a one-off welfare payment rather than an ongoing business-support programme, and covers no other community or purpose.

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