Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme 2024

The Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme 2023 is a self-employment scheme launched by the Telangana Government with a motive to provide better job opportunities to all unemployed eligible people in the state.

Overview of the Scheme

Article Name	Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme 2023
State	Telangana
Launched	Government of Telangana
Beneficiary	Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Group
Motive	Helping unemployed people with a job opportunity.
Benefits	60% Subsidy or Rs.5 Lakh will be provided by the Governmenton the purchase of a car.
Official Website	https://tsobmms.cgg.gov.in/
Mode of Application	Online/Offline

What is the Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme 2023?

The Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme 2023 is a very beneficial scheme that provides financial assistance to all eligible beneficiaries of Telangana in purchasing a car, after which they can then use it as cab services.

Under this scheme, the eligible beneficiaries will be provided with a better source of income for their livelihood which will reduce the unemployment scenarios in Telangana state. The Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme has a lot of positive impact on the lives of people in Telangana state and finally creates a good future among the people.

Eligibility Criteria for Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme

The required eligibility criteria for the Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme 2023 are: 

• A Permanent resident of Telangana state.
• Age between (21 – 35) years.
• A valid driving license with three years of experience.
• Annual family income to be less than Rs. 1,50,000/- 
• Must be SC, ST, or any backward group.
• Should have a white ration card.

Required Documents for Driver Owner Scheme 

The following documents are required for Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme 

• Aadhaar card
• Driving license
• Caste certificate 
• Income Certificate
• White ration card
• Bank passbook
• Passport-size photograph

How to Apply for the Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme

To apply for the Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme follow the steps:

1. Visit the official website of the Telangana state online beneficiary management and monitoring system (obmms)
2. Click on the “Apply for Driver Empowerment Programme” on the homepage.
3. Fill out the online application form for the Driver-Owner Scheme 2023.
4. Upload the required documents and submit the form.

Please note the following things to be done carefully while filling out the online application form

• Personal Details.
• Contact Details.
• Bank Account Details.
• Choosing the Car to be Purchased.
• Scanned Documents for uploading.

Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme Offline Method

For the Offline method follow the steps given below:

1. Collect the application form from the zonal office of the Telangana State Minorities Finance Corporation. 
2. Fill out the application form. 
3. Attach all required documents.
4. Submit the completed application form to the zonal office of TSMFC.

Please note the following things to be done carefully while filling out the offline application form

• Fill out the form carefully.
• Attach all the required documents, including attested copies.
• Check for mistakes before submitting the application form.
• Follow up with the TSMFC office regularly for the status of your application.

Details On The Selection Process 

Here are the following processes given below:-

1. The District Level Selection Committee will verify the received application forms and related documents for selection.
2. The selected candidates have to undergo a training session at the Maruti Driving School.
3. After the completion of the car training, the concerned Authority/Corporation will release the subsidy amount to the corresponding Bank.
4. The Bank will then transfer the subsidy amount and bank loan amount to Maruti Motors Company for the purchase of a car as chosen by the selected candidate.

How to View the Beneficiary List of Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme?

To view the Beneficiary List following steps are to be followed

1. Visit the official website of the Telangana Driver Empowerment Programme.
2. Enter the Beneficiary ID/Mobile number, Driving Licence Number, and Date Of Birth.
3. Click on “Get Details” to view the required information.

What are the important features of the Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme 2023?

The important features of the Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme 2023 are as follows:-

• Financial Assistance: Financial assistance of up to 85% of the cost of the vehicle will be given by the Government and the remaining 15% has to be paid by the beneficiary.
  
• Bank Loan: The Telangana government will also help in providing easy bank loans to eligible candidates.
  
• Loan Repayment: The loan amount can be paid by the beneficiary in monthly installments over a period of 5-7 years.
  
• Training: The eligible beneficiaries will have to undergo special training on vehicle operation and maintenance before receiving financial assistance.
  
• Self-Dependent: With the implementation of the Driver-Owner Scheme in Telangana, the beneficiaries will gradually become self-dependent and can build a bright future for themselves.
  
• Standard Living: The standard of living of the beneficiaries will be improved thus improving the economic condition of the state.
  
• Employment Rate: The employment graph will be increased for the Telangana State thus creating a good future and balanced financial growth.

What are the benefits of the Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme 2023?

1. Subsidy: The Telangana government will provide a subsidy of 60% on the total cost of the car or a maximum amount of Rs. 5,00,000/–
2. Low Contribution: The beneficiary contribution will be Rs. 50,000/- and the remaining car cost will be provided as a bank loan.
3. Self-employment opportunity: This scheme will help the beneficiaries to become self-employed and start their own cab services.
4. Financial security: The Driver-Owner Scheme 2023 will help them with financial security for their safe future.
5. Social development: It will improve social development activities and also the responsibility of taking care of their families.  
6. Asset Value: After the loan is repaid, the car will be their sole asset to them.
7. Skill development: Under the scheme, the eligible beneficiaries can improve their driving skills.   

Objectives of Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme 

The objective of the Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme 2023 is given below

• To make Telangana people self-dependent and create a better living.
• To reduce the unemployment rate in Telangana state.
• Creating a happy society to live in.
• To improve the transportation infrastructure in Telangana for better communication.
• Development of entrepreneurship businesses and creating job opportunities.
• Helping the Telangana State to achieve social and economic development goals.

Quick Highlights 

• It is a self-employment scheme started by the Telangana Government.
• The main objective is to support the eligible people of Telangana by giving them job opportunities.
• Also known as “Telangana Own Your Car Scheme” or “Telangana Drive Your Own Car Scheme“.
• This scheme will be implemented in Telangana with the help of the State Bank Of India, Maruti Motors, and Uber Cab Service.
• Beneficiaries will be selected by the District Level Selection Committee 

Customer Care Details

Email	[email protected]
Helpline Number	040-23244501

The Telangana Driver-Owner Scheme is a government-sponsored initiative whose main motive is to provide job opportunities for unemployed people in Telangana. The scheme helps to provide financial assistance to all eligible beneficiaries to purchase a car.

Finally, we can say that the scheme is beneficial for both the beneficiaries and the Telangana state as it will create a better society, along with better transportation infrastructure. The Driver-Owner Scheme 2023 is an example of a great initiative taken by the Telangana Government to achieve the path of social and economic development goals.