Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Unleashes a Tsunami of Cash: 3.25 Lakh Smiling Beneficiaries Receive Rs 325 Crore

In a historic achievement, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy reached a significant milestone by disbursing an impressive amount of Rs 325.02 crore directly into the bank accounts of 3,25,020 eligible recipients, which includes Rajakas, Nayee Brahmins, and Tailors, as part of the ‘Jagananna Chedodu’ scheme. This groundbreaking event unfolded in Yemmiganur, Kurnool district, on October 19, 2023. In this article, we are going to talk about the scheme that has transformed the lives of small businessmen with financial assistance of Rs 10,000 annually.

If you are also from Andhra Pradesh and want to start a business of your own among  Rajakas, Nayee Brahmins, and Tailors, this scheme will help you achieve that. If you want to know more, read this article till the end. 

What is Jagananna Chedodu Scheme ?

The Jagananna Chedodu scheme, initiated by the B.C. Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, is an exclusive social welfare program tailored for tailors (across all communities), Rajakas (washermen), and Nayee Brahmins (Barbers) residing in the state. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries are entitled to receive a one-time sum of ₹10,000 per annum for a duration of five years, totaling ₹50,000 disbursed in five installments. This financial support is intended to empower beneficiaries by enabling them to procure necessary tools, equipment, and other essential resources to enhance their income-generating activities and establish their own businesses.

The scheme’s implementation is overseen by Welfare and Education Assistants or Ward Welfare and Development Secretaries at the Village/Ward secretariat level, while at the district level, the Executive Director of the BC Corporation takes charge, with support from MPDOs and Municipal Commissioners.

Jagananna Chedodu Scheme 2023 Key Highlights
Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Launch Date	June 10, 2020
Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Official Website	Click Here
Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Objective	To provide financial assistance to small businessmen so that they can buy necessary tools for their business
Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Department	B.C. Welfare Department
Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Beneficiaries	Tailors (across all communities), Rajakas (washermen), and Nayee Brahmins (Barbers)
Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Benefit Amount	Rs 10,000 every year for a total of 5 Years amounting to a total of Rs 50,000
Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Budget	3.25 Crore ( till October 2023)
Jagananna Chedodu Scheme No. of Beneficiaries	3.25 Lakh ( till 2023)
Jagananna Chedodu Scheme No fo Installments	5
Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Income Limit	Rs 2,50,000
Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Helpline Number	0866 247 9417

Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Objective 

The prime objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries so that they can start their own business. The eligible business of the scheme is Tailors (across all communities), Rajakas (washermen), and Nayee Brahmins (Barbers). The assistance of Rs 10,000 will be given annually for 5 years. This money will be used to buy all the necessary tools for their business to grow.

The government will identify the beneficiaries of the scheme by utilizing data from the Navasakam surveys. After this, the beneficiary will get the monetary support directly into their bank account. 

Jagananna Chedodu Scheme in News | What’s New?

On October 19, 2023, the CM of Andhra Pradesh distributed a total sum of 3.25 Cr for the 3,25,000 beneficiaries. This sum is the fourth installment of the scheme. This fresh fourth tranche of the ‘Jagananna Chedodu’ scheme has disbursed financial assistance as follows: Rs 180.66 crore has been allocated to 1,80,656 tailors, Rs 104.55 crore to 1,04,551 Rajakas, and Rs 39.81 crore to 39,813 Nayee Brahmins. Under this visionary program, eligible beneficiaries who own shops are entitled to receive Rs 10,000 annually. Notably, each beneficiary has received Rs 40,000 under the scheme over the course of the past four years, emphasizing the government’s continued support.

Beneficiary Group	Amount Allocated (in Crores)	Number of Beneficiaries
Tailors	Rs 180.66	1,80,656
Rajakas	Rs 104.55	1,04,551
Nayee Brahmins	Rs 39.81	39,813

Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Eligibility Criteria 

Here are the complete eligibility criteria that are available in a tabular format as well. 

1. The total annual income of the applicant’s family must not exceed ₹2,50,000.

2. The applicant’s family landholding should be limited to wetland under 10 acres, dry land under 25 acres, or a combination of wetland and dry land under 25 acres.

3. No member of the applicant’s family should be employed by the government or receiving a government pension, except for families of sanitary workers who are exempt from this requirement.

4. Students must have secured admission in colleges, universities, or institutes offering regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, ITI, Polytechnic, B.Ed, M.Tech, M.Pharmacy, MBA, or other degree/PG courses. For PG courses, eligibility is limited to Government/University Colleges.

5. Students should be enrolled in institutions falling into the following categories: Government or Government-Aided, Private Colleges affiliated with State Universities/Boards, day scholar students, and students in College Attached Hostels (CAH) and Department Attached Hostels (DAH).

6. The applicant’s aggregate attendance should be at least 75%.

7. No family member should own a four-wheeler, although Taxis, Tractors, and Autos are exceptions.

8. The applicant’s family should not possess property exceeding 1500 sq. ft. of built-up area (whether residential or commercial) in urban areas.

9. No family member should be an income taxpayer.

10. Both male and female students are eligible, with age requirements varying depending on the specific prescribed courses.

11. Eligibility extends to students belonging to categories like SC, ST, BC, EBC (other than Kapu), Kapu, Minority, and Differently Abled.

Exemptions:

1. This scheme does not cover students enrolled in private and deemed universities, except those admitted through the Government Quota.

2. Students pursuing distance learning or correspondence courses are not eligible for this scheme.

3. Students belonging to management and NRI quotas are also excluded from this scheme.

You can also check your eligibility by visiting the official website of Andhra Pradesh :

Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Eligibility Criteria 2023

Criteria	Conditions
Total Family Income	The total family annual income is less than or equal to Rs. 2.50 lakhs.
Total family Land-holding	Beneficiaries should only have the wetland below 10 acres/ dry land below 25 acres/ or wetland and dry land under 25 acres.
Government Employee/ Pensioner	No family member should be a government employee or Government pensioner. The families of Sanitary workers are exempted.
Course Completion	The students must have availed admission in the colleges/universities or institutes recognized in regular courses.
Eligibility Courses	B.Tech, B.Pharmacy,ITI, Polytechnic,B.Ed,M.Tech,M.Pharmacy, MBA,Other Degree/PG Courses* For PG Courses only Government/University Colleges are eligible.
Institution	The students enrolled in the following institutions are eligible:Government or Government AidedPrivate Colleges affiliated to State Universities / Boards.Day scholar students, students in College Attached Hostels (CAH) and Department Attached Hostels (DAH)
Attendance	Aggregate attendance should be 75%
List of Documents Required	Aadhaar CardRice Card / Income certificateCollege admission particularsParents detailsDeclaration of No Government Employee / PensionerNon-taxpayer declaration / No Four-Wheeler / No Urban Property beyond 1500 Square feet / No agriculture land beyond the prescribed limit
Four-wheeler	No member of the family should own a four-wheeler (Taxies / Tractors/ Autos are exempted)
Municipal Landholding	A family who owns no property or less than 1500 sq. ft. of built-up area (Residential or Commercial) in urban areas is eligible
Income Tax	No family member should be an income tax payee
Age & Gender	Both Male and female, Age should be depending on the Eligible of prescribed courses.
Caste & Category	Students belonging to SC, ST, BC, EBC (other than Kapu), Kapu, Minority, and Differently Abled categories are eligible.
Ineligibility	This scheme is not applicable to deemed and private varsities (Except for Government Quota).The scheme is not applicable to students studying through distance learning and correspondence courses.This scheme is not applicable to the students belonging to management and NRI quotas

Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Application Procedure:

Here is the complete Online Application Process for the Jagananna Chedodu Scheme. 

Step 1: Begin the application process by visiting the Citizen Schemes Portal landing page. Log in using Aadhaar-tagged mobile OTP authentication. On the “Citizen Scheme Application” page, choose “Jagananna Chedodu” from the list of schemes and click “Submit.”

Step 2: Applications submitted are then directed to Welfare and Education Assistants (WEA) or Ward Welfare and Development Secretaries (WWDS).

Step 3: Volunteers, WEAs, or WWDS personnel conduct field verifications for each application. This involves eKYC procedures and making suitable recommendations, which are then forwarded to the Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) or Municipal Commissioner (MC).

Step 4: The MPDO/MC reviews the application and provides appropriate recommendations, subsequently forwarding the application to the Executive Directors of the Backward Classes Welfare Department (ED BC).

Step 5: The Executive Director of the Backward Classes Corporations (ED BCs) verifies the application and offers pertinent recommendations.

Step 6: Based on the recommendations from the ED BCs and applicant eligibility criteria, the Social Audit generates two lists: the Provisional eligible list and the Reverification list (with reasons for ineligibility). These lists are made available at all secretariats.

Step 7: Citizens included in the Reverification list have the option to raise grievances if they believe the stated reason for ineligibility is incorrect.

Step 8: The final list of eligible and ineligible beneficiaries is published in all secretariats.

Step 9: If a citizen is mentioned in the Final Ineligible list and believes the reason for rejection is incorrect, they can raise a grievance through the Citizen Schemes Portal.

Step 10: The benefits of the scheme are disbursed to eligible beneficiaries through the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS). Beneficiaries acknowledge receipt of the payment through eKYC (Biometric Authentication) conducted by Volunteers, WEAs, or WWDS.

Step 11: Beneficiaries can monitor the status of their payment by visiting the Citizen Schemes Portal landing page and selecting “Track Application Status.”

Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Necessary Documentation

1. Aadhaar Card

2. Rice Card or Income Certificate

3. College Admission Details

4. Parental Information

5. Declaration of Non-Government Employment or Pensioner Status

6. Declaration of Non-Taxpayer Status, No Ownership of a Four-Wheeler, No Urban Property Exceeding 1500 Square Feet, and No Agricultural Land Beyond the Specified Limit.

Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Implementation 

The government will identify and select beneficiaries for the Jagananna Chedodu scheme by utilizing data from the Navasakam surveys, which are conducted by ward or village volunteers throughout the state. These volunteers will compile a list of eligible applicants, which will then be reviewed by the ward and village secretaries. Following this, a social audit will be conducted to make the final selection of beneficiaries.

The confirmed list of beneficiaries will be made available to the public through the ward secretariat. The designated benefit amount will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of the eligible beneficiaries using the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. In the event that an eligible beneficiary’s name is not on the list, they can contact the ward secretariat for assistance.

Jagananna Chedodu Scheme Track Application Status

In order to track whether your application has been approved or not. You need to visit the official website that is meant to provide the same information. Here is the step-by-step process of tracking the application status of the Jagananna Chedodu Scheme.

Visit the official website of NBM, Andhra Pradesh 

After that, look for the “Application Status” and “click” on that

A new page will be displayed on the screen

Now, you need to enter the “scheme name”, scheme year, and your “Aadhar Card” to check the status. 

You will be able to check the application status after submitting the captcha. 

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