Gatidhara Scheme
🏛️ Transport Department • West Bengal Govt
30% subsidy on the ex-showroom price of the commercial vehicle, up to a maximum of ₹1,00,000
About the Scheme
The Gatidhara Scheme is an employment-generation program launched by the Transport Department of the Government of West Bengal. It aims to foster self-employment opportunities for registered unemployed youth in both urban and rural regions of the state by encouraging them to provide transport services. Under the initiative, the state government offers a subsidy equal to 30% of the ex-showroom price of the vehicle, capped at a maximum of ₹1,00,000, to help beneficiaries acquire commercial vehicles. The program targets families with a monthly income of ₹25,000 or less. Funding is provided by the Labour Department, while execution and candidate selection are managed by the Transport Department. 🔗 Official Resources: • Official Portal: https://wb.gov.in/government-schemes-details-gatidhara.aspx • Guidelines Document (PDF): https://transport.wb.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/GATIDHARA-SCHEME.pdf
📄 Documents Required
- ✓Bank Passbook CopyFirst page showing account number and IFSC details
- ✓Signed Passport PhotosTwo sets of passport-sized photographs signed on the back
- ✓Employment Bank Enrollment ProofCopy of printout or proof of registration under West Bengal Employment Bank
- ✓Caste CertificateRequired for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC)
- ✓Income CertificateCertified proof of family income from competent authority
- ✓Aadhaar CardUnique identification document
- ✓Residential CertificateProof of domicile/residency in West Bengal
🚀 How to Apply
Step 1:Register in Employment Bank
Visit the official Employment Bank website (https://employmentbankwb.gov.in), select "New Enrolment Job Seeker", and complete the registration to obtain enrollment proof.
Step 2:Process Application with Dealer
Get your application and the list of required documents processed by an authorized commercial vehicle dealer of your choice.
Step 3:Select a Financier
Choose a bank or financial institution to secure the loan required for purchasing the commercial vehicle.
Step 4:Register Vehicle & Receive Permit
Within one month of receiving the offer letter for permit and subsidy under the scheme, register the commercial vehicle to claim the subsidy benefit.