SGSY in Goa,Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) in Goa,SGSY is a centrally sponsored scheme.
Sponsored By: Central
Funding Pattern: SGSY is a centrally sponsored scheme. The Central and State Governments share funding in the ratio of 75:25 respectively.
Owner: Goa›Rural Development Department, Goa
Description:
This programme was launched in April, 1999. This is a holistic programme covering all aspects of self-employment such as organisation of the poor into self-help groups, training, credit, technology, infrastructure and marketing. The objective of SGSY is to provide sustainable income to the rural poor. The programme aims at establishing a large number of micro-enterprises in rural areas, based upon the potential of the rural poor. It is envisaged that every family assisted under SGSY will be brought above the poverty line within a period of three years.
Beneficiaries: individual family other
Benefit Type: Subsidy Other
Other Benefits: Credit
Eligibility Criteria:
This programme covers families below poverty line in rural areas of the country. Within this target group, special safeguards have been provided by reserving 50% of benefits for SCs/STs, 40% for women and 3% for physically handicapped persons. Subject to the availability of the funds, it is proposed to cover 30% of the rural poor in each block in the next 5 years.
How to Avail:
For assistance under the programme, District Rural Development Agencies and Block Development Officers may be contacted.
Introduced On:Thursday, April 1, 1999
Valid Upto:Wednesday, August 4, 2055
source:india.gov.in
