Adarana 2 Scheme

Adarana 2 Scheme was launched on April 2018 by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh with a motive to provide empowerment opportunities and to increase the income of the backward class communities in the State. This scheme is implemented under the BC Welfare Department of Andhra Pradesh. People belonging to these communities who earn their living through Cattle and Sheep Rearing, Toddy tapping, Earthworks and Blacksmithy etc, receive 90% subsidy for purchasing modern equipment and gadgets. This article discusses in detail about the scheme.

Objective of the Scheme

The scheme aims to provide improved modern tools and gadgets at subsidized prices to the Backward Class people. The scheme covers 90% of the cost of the equipment and gadget, and the buyer has to pay only 10% of the total cost.

Need for the Scheme

Adarana 2 Scheme improves the income of the BC Community of the State by providing a 90% subsidy on purchasing modern tools for specified occupations. This upgrades the survival of the people belonging to the BC community.

List of Occupations

People doing any of the following occupations are entitled to receive the benefits of the scheme.

Cattle and sheep rearing
Toddy tapping
Earthworks
Fishing
Weaving
Stone carving
Laundry (Washermen)
Pottery
Oil pressing
Basketry
Goldsmithy
Hairdressing and Musical Bands
Blacksmithy
Tailoring
Brass smithy
Dyeing
Carpentry
Stone cutting/ Building construction

Benefits of the Scheme

The following are the benefits of the scheme.

The scheme provides a 90% subsidy on modern tool purchase.
The beneficiary has to only pay 10% of the total cost of the equipment or the gadget.
Financial assistance is provided in three slabs: Rs. 30,000, Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 10,000 as unit cost with 70% subsidy and 20% NBCFDC loan.
It increases the income of the beneficiaries of the scheme.
The scheme saves energy and time of the workers.
It improves their living style.
Helps in promoting empowerment of the community.

Documents Required

The following are the mandatory documents that have to be possessed while applying for this scheme.

Mobile Number.
Ration card Number.
Scanned copy of the Aadhaar Card.
Caste certificate.

Eligibility of the Scheme

The applicant has to be a citizen of the state.
The applicant has to belong to the backward category.
The applicant has to be between 18-50 years of age.

Application Procedure

The following steps are the application procedure for this scheme. Step 1: Login to the Portal The applicant has to login to the official portal. [caption id="attachment_70469" align="aligncenter" width="1228"]

Adarana 2 Scheme Step 2: Click Apply Online The applicant has to click on 'Apply Online' tab on the home screen. Once this option is clicked, the applicant has to enter the mobile number. Step 3: Enter the OTP An OTP is sent to the registered mobile number in the text box. [caption id="attachment_70470" align="aligncenter" width="448"]

Adarana 2 Scheme Step 4: Click Proceed The applicant has to click 'Validate OTP and Proceed' button. Step 5: Enter Ration Card Number The applicant has to enter the Ration Card Number and then click Enter. Step 6: Enter Family Members The applicant has to enter the enter the name of the family members. Step 7: Enter the Details The applicant has to enter the caste category, caste name, educational qualification and trade. Step 8: Upload Aadhar Card The applicant has to upload the scanned copy of the Aadhar card. Step 9: Submit the Application Once all the details are entered, the applicant has to click on 'Submit' option. Step 10: Receiving the Application Number The applicant receives an application number when the application is submitted. This application number is used to track the status of the application. After completing all the procedures, the applicant has to appear in person at the MPDO office to attend the interview. The interview date will be informed via SMS.

Check Status

The following steps have to be followed to track the status of the application. Step 1: Login to the Portal The applicant has to login to the official portal. Step 2: Click Application Status The applicant has to click the 'Application Status' option on the Home screen. Step 3: Enter Application Number The applicant has to enter the application number or the Ration Card Number. [caption id="attachment_70471" align="aligncenter" width="1220"]

Adarana 2 Scheme Step 4: Click Get Application Status After entering the application number, the applicant has to click on 'Get Application Details'. Make in AP