Jagananna Chedodu Scheme

Brief objective

It is a state governement funded welfare scheme only for tailors, washermen and Barbers of the state,  who had lost their livelihood due to COVID-19 pandemic. The fund provided to each beneficiary will be transferred directly to their bank accounts. The beneficiaries will be identified and shortlisted through surveys.   

Benefits to the citizens

Under this scheme, beneficiaries will be provided a one time amount of Rs.10,000. This fund can be utilised by the beneficiaries for purchasing tools, equipment and other essentials to grow their source of income and work establishment. This will help them to fulfil their investment needs.

Eligibility

• Age of less than 60 years
• Rajakas/Dhobis (Washermen) of the state
• Nayee Brahmin (Barbers) having their own establishment
• Tailors belonging to the Backward Class (BC), Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) category and Kapu Community

How to apply

This is a state implemented scheme. Identification of beneficiaries will be done through the Navasakam surveys conducted by the village or ward volunteers across the state.

Whom to contact (implementation agency at the state/district level)

Social Welfare Department