Central GovernmentEmployment

Self Employment Scheme For Rehabilitation Of Manual Scavengers

✓ Information verified — April 2026
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

The Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) is a central government program run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It helps manual scavengers and their family members leave this occupation and start alternative jobs or small businesses. The scheme provides financial support and training to help them become self-employed.

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What You Get

  • Financial assistance to start a business or trade
  • Subsidy on loan amount for setting up self-employment activities
  • Training and skill development programs
  • Support for dependants of manual scavengers

Who Can Apply

  • Gender: Male only
  • Age: 0–100 years
  • Must be identified as a manual scavenger or dependent of one
  • Willing to leave manual scavenging occupation
  • Must be Indian citizen
  • No upper age limit specified
  • Preference given to Schedule Caste applicants from this occupation

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Identity Certificate
  3. 3. Manual Scavenger Certificate
  4. 4. Bank Account Details
  5. 5. Income Certificate
  6. 6. Residential Proof

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Category
Employment
Target Gender
Male
Age Group
0–100 years
Application
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Last Updated
26 Apr 2026

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