The Transgender Utthan Kosh – Self Employment Programme is a welfare scheme launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan. This program aims to foster economic independence and dignified livelihoods for transgender individuals by offering financial assistance and loan support to start self-employment ventures or small businesses.
Through this initiative, the government provides a one-time grant to support transgender individuals in establishing their own business and becoming financially self-reliant.
Highlights of the Self-Employment Program for Transgender
• Scheme Name: Transgender Utthan Kosh – Self Employment Programme
• Launched By: Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Rajasthan
• Target Group: Transgender individuals (residents of Rajasthan)
• Age Limit: 21 to 50 years
• Loan Requirement: Must obtain a loan from a nationalized or cooperative bank
• Maximum Annual Income Limit: ₹8,00,000
• One-Time Benefit: Can be availed only once per person
• Mode of Application: Offline
• Grant Disbursement: Post-loan approval and business verification
Benefits of the Scheme
• Financial Grant: 25% of total business cost or ₹50,000, whichever is lower
• Loan Support: The individual must secure a bank loan to avail the grant
• Grant Disbursement: Directly credited to the loan account after the physical verification of the business by the lending agency
• One-Time Support: Available only once for each eligible transgender applicant
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicant must be a resident of Rajasthan
• Must identify as a transgender person
• Age must be between 21 and 50 years
• Must obtain a loan from a nationalized or cooperative bank
• Gross annual income should not exceed ₹8,00,000
• Must not have availed this scheme previously
How to Apply – Offline Application Process
Step 1: Visit your nearest Social Justice and Empowerment Office during working hours
Step 2: Request and collect the application form (hard copy) from the designated staff
Step 3: Fill in all required fields in the form and attach self-attested copies of the required documents
Step 4: Submit the completed application to the office and collect an acknowledgment receipt
Important:
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After the loan is sanctioned by a nationalized/cooperative bank, the District Magistrate will release the grant amount directly into the applicant’s loan account
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The grant will only be released after verification of the business establishment by the lending agency
Necessary Documents for Application
• Identity Card (Transgender Certificate, if available)
• Aadhaar Card
• Income Certificate (of the applicant or guardian)
• Residence Proof (Ration Card / Voter ID / Original Residence Certificate)
• Bank Passbook (with loan details and Aadhaar linkage)
• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate or equivalent)
• Any other document as specified by the authority
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who can apply for the Transgender Utthan Kosh scheme?
A: Any transgender individual aged 21–50 years residing in Rajasthan with an income not exceeding ₹8,00,000 per year.
Q: What is the financial assistance under this scheme?
A: 25% of the total business cost or ₹50,000 (whichever is lower) as a one-time grant.
Q: Is taking a loan mandatory to avail of the scheme benefits?
A: Yes, securing a loan from a nationalized/cooperative bank is a must.
Q: Which department manages this scheme?
A: The Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan.
Q: Can I apply if I’m already employed?
A: The scheme is meant to support self-employment; applicants in full-time employment may not be prioritized.
Q: How is the grant disbursed?
A: After the business is started and verified, the grant is deposited into the applicant’s loan account.
Q: What businesses are allowed under this scheme?
A: Any lawful self-employment activity, small business, or enterprise approved by the lending bank.
Q: Can I apply more than once?
A: No, this is a one-time benefit per individual.
References & Important Links
• Social Justice and Empowerment Department – Rajasthan
• Official Scheme Guidelines and District Circulars
• Loan Processing Norms from Nationalized/Cooperative Banks
