Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP): Electrification of Wells of Scheduled Caste Farmers
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Utility & Sanitation,Rural services,Electricity,Local services,Water supply
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to provide agricultural electricity connections on a priority basis to Scheduled Caste farmers. Benefits include electrification of wells and free domestic electricity connections for Scheduled Caste farmers and beneficiaries across Gujarat.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat. - The applicant must be a farmer. - The applicant must be from a Scheduled Caste.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Step 1: The application form required for this scheme can be obtained free of cost from the Discom Website. Alternatively, applicants may collect physical forms from their nearest Subdivisional Office. Step 2: Once the form is fully filled and all required documents are attached, the complete application must be submitted to the Subdivisional Office. Step 3: The applicants are mandated to pay the Registration Charge, Security Deposit, Agreement Fee, and Test report fee for the agricultural connection application. The capital costs associated with High Tension (HT) lines, Low Tension (LT) lines, and Transformer centers are waived for applicants under this scheme.
Required Documents
- - Copy of Charter of Record 7/12, 8-A and 6-A.
- - Proof of Identity.
- - Gender Certificate.
- - In case of co-owners/partners, a consent letter on notarized stamp paper as per charter of 7/12 and 6-A.
- - Caste Certificate (obtained from the Social Welfare Department).
FAQs
What are the specific charges that I need to pay when applying for an agricultural electricity connection under this electrification initiative for my well?
You are required to pay only the Registration Charge, Security Deposit, Agreement Fee, and Test Report Fee. The capital costs for High Tension lines, Low Tension lines, and Transformer centers are waived under this scheme.
If I belong to a Scheduled Caste community and own farmland in Gujarat, am I eligible to apply for agricultural electricity connection for my well?
Yes, you are eligible if you are a Scheduled Caste farmer residing in Gujarat. You must submit the required documents including your Caste Certificate from the Social Welfare Department.
Where can I obtain the application form needed to apply for the agricultural electricity connection, and is there any fee charged for it?
The application form is available free of cost from the Discom Website or can be collected physically from your nearest Subdivisional Office.
What land-related documents do I need to submit along with my application for getting an electricity connection for my agricultural well?
You must submit a copy of Charter of Record 7/12, 8-A, and 6-A as land-related documents.
As someone from a Scheduled Caste background engaged in farming, what type of electricity connections can I receive through this government initiative?
You can receive electrification for your agriculture wells and also free domestic electricity connections.
Is it mandatory for me to hold a caste certificate from a specific department when applying for this agricultural electrification benefit?
Yes, you must obtain and submit a Caste Certificate from the Social Welfare Department.
After filling out the application form completely with all attachments, where should I submit my application for the agricultural electricity connection?
The complete application with all required documents must be submitted to the Subdivisional Office.
What documents do I need to provide if my agricultural land has multiple co-owners or partners along with me?
In case of co-owners or partners, you need to submit a consent letter on notarized stamp paper as per charter of 7/12 and 6-A.
Apart from land records and caste certificate, what other personal documents are required to be submitted for the agricultural electricity connection application?
You need to submit Proof of Identity of the Applicant and a Gender Certificate along with other documents.
Can I apply for this agricultural well electrification scheme online through the internet, or do I need to visit an office?
You can apply either online via the All Discom Website or offline by visiting the Subdivisional Office.
What are the major infrastructure costs that are exempted or waived for applicants applying under this particular electrification scheme?
The capital costs associated with High Tension lines, Low Tension lines, and Transformer centers are completely waived for applicants.
Is there any requirement regarding my place of residence in Gujarat to be eligible for applying for this agricultural electricity connection?
Yes, you must be a resident of Gujarat to be eligible for this scheme.
What is the primary occupation requirement that I must fulfill to qualify for receiving agricultural electricity connection under this initiative?
You must be a farmer to qualify for this scheme.
From which specific social category should I belong to be considered eligible for priority agricultural electricity connection under this scheme?
You must belong to a Scheduled Caste to be eligible for this scheme.