Project Cost: Between ₹50,000/- and ₹2,00,000/-.
Bank Loan: 60% of the project cost
Margin Money: 30% of the project cost, repayable at 7% annual interest in 60 monthly installments
Grant: Up to ₹50,000/-.
> **Beneficiary Contribution:**
No contribution for project cost up to ₹1,00,000/-
10% contribution for project cost between ₹1,01,000/- and ₹2,00,000/-
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
The applicant's age must be between 18 and 50 years.
The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
How to Apply
**Offline**
***Application Process:***
**Step 1:** The interested applicant downloads the [application form](http://www.ukbvvn.org.in/Download/ApplicationFormFormatJeevika.pdf) from the official website.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
**Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the office of the Vikas Khand (Block Development) Office.
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***Selection Process:***
**Step 1:** The application will be forwarded to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Tribes) / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
1. The applicant's age must be between 18 and 50 years.
1. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
What are the benefits of Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Tribes)?
> **Financial Assistance:**
- Project Cost: Between ₹50,000/- and ₹2,00,000/-.
- Bank Loan: 60% of the project cost
- Margin Money: 30% of the project cost, repayable at 7% annual interest in 60 monthly installments
- Grant: Up to ₹50,000/-.
> **Beneficiary Contribution:**...
How to apply online for Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Tribes)?
**Offline**
***Application Process:***
**Step 1:** The interested applicant downloads the [application form](http://www.ukbvvn.org.in/Download/ApplicationFormFormatJeevika.pdf) from the official website.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copi...