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West BengalTransport
Gatidhara Scheme
Managed by: Transport Department (Transport Directorate)
About the Scheme
Gatidhara provides financial subsidy support to unemployed youth to purchase commercial vehicles, creating self-employment opportunities in transport.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •One-time financial subsidy of 30% of the vehicle cost (max Rs. 1 Lakh) for purchasing commercial transport vehicles (taxis, small trucks, auto-rickshaws)
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyPermanent resident of West Bengal
Age Limits20 to 45 years
Family Income CapUnemployed youth registered with Employment Bank
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must possess a valid driving license
- Must be registered under the Employment Bank of West Bengal
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
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Apply through employmentbankwb.gov.in / transport.wb.gov.in
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Submit application at the District Transport Office or Regional Transport Authority (RTA)
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Unemployed youth with driving licenses seeking transport self-employment in WB
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Salaried individuals
- ✗Those without commercial driving licenses
- ✗Under 20 years of age
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What kind of vehicles are covered under Gatidhara?
Commercial light motor vehicles like taxi cabs, auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, and small transport trucks.
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Yuvashree Prakalpa
Who Can Apply:
Unemployed youth aged 18-45 registered with Employment Exchange
Key Benefits:
•Monthly allowance of Rs. 1,500 for unemployed youth
•Skill development linkage and placement assistance
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Karmasathi Prakalpa Scheme
Who Can Apply:
Unemployed youth (Class 8 pass, aged 18-50) looking to start business in WB
Key Benefits:
•Subsidized self-employment credit loan up to Rs. 2 Lakhs
•State government provides 15% subsidy of project cost (max Rs. 25,000)
Updated: July 2026
Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityTransport Directorate
SubcategoryCommercial Vehicle Subsidy
Launch Date2015
Target Beneficiaryentrepreneurs
Official Helpline1800-345-5505