The Amma two-wheeler scheme was launched by the honourable Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, in February 2018 on the occasion of the 70th birth anniversary of the former Tamilnadu chief minister Jayalalithaa with the name of Amma. This scheme promises to give a subsidy of 50% of up to ₹25000 for working women who want to buy a two-wheeler. The rest of the cost has to be borne by the application through Bank, institutional loans or from their personal funds. The Amma two-wheeler scheme only covers the gearless or the automatic gear transmission two-wheelers. The scheme is expected to benefit 1 lakh women in India every year.
Now let’s look at the Eligibility Criteria of the Amma two wheeler scheme
- Age: between 18 to 40 years old.
- Annual income: below 2.5 lakh
- Educational qualification: appeared class 8 examination (pass or fail)
- Driving licence: valid two wheeler driving licence or learners permit.
Eligible beneficiaries under Amma two wheeler scheme
Further more the eligibility criteria of two wheeler scheme for ladies in kerala, the Tamilnadu government has made a list of eligible beneficiaries under the Amma two wheeler scheme. These includes
- Priority will be given to widows, womens from hinterland, above 35 years of age, unmarried, transgenders, scheduled caste and scheduled trips women.
- Women who have to travel long distance.
- Women working in community based organisation such as panchayat level unions, rural poverty alleviation communities, women who have registered working in organised and unorganised sector.
- Women with any kind of disability will be given preference.
- Women who are accredited social health activity workers.
- Women whose income is the primary source of income in their family.
- Those woman who is working in government-aided organisations, shops, establishment and government projects.
- Self employed women engaged in petty traders.
Reservation Quota for Amma Two Wheeler Scheme for Ladies
- 21% of allocation will be reserved for scheduled castes.
- 1% of allocation will be reserved for scheduled tribes.
- 4% of the allocation will be reserved for differently abled applicants from all categories.
Benefits of Amma Two Wheeler Scheme
The Tamil Nadu government is trying to empower the working women in their state by applying this two wheeler scheme. especially for those who comes from financially backward area or from the backward section of the community. The benefits of the two wheeler scheme for ladies in kerala 2024 are as follows.
- Over 1 lakh women each year will get benefit the Amma two wheeler scheme.
- It will cover 50% of the cost of scooter or rupees 25000, which ever is lower.
- All women from the Tamilnadu State will be eligible to get this scheme.
- The 50% subsidy will be directly credited to the beneficials account.
- Physically challenged woman can avail this scheme for retro flitted three wheeler scooter.
- Women can also apply for loan to pay the remaining amount from their personal funds.
Amma Two Wheeler Scheme Application Form
The Amma bike scheme is popularly known as the Amma scooter Yojana or the pradhanmantri Amma scooter Yojana. To apply for the scheme you need to download the form and fill it up. The steps are as under for the Amma two wheeler scheme online registration.
How to Apply for the Amma Two Wheeler Scheme
two wheeler scheme for ladies in kerala apply online step by step
- Download the application form from the office website (www.tamilnadumahalir.org/)
- The form is also available at the Block offices, urban local Body offices and the collectorates.
- Submit the dult filled application form in person to the concerned block officer or urben local Body officer. You can also send it by speed or registered post. These officers dedicated conters which takes Amma Yojana applications for bike between 10am and 5 pm on working days.
- Once you submit the application,you will be provided with an unique application number with the acknowledgement receipt. Make sure you collect the signed acknowledgement receipt from the country.
Note: The application form for styling in rural and urban areas is different. We have discussed how you can download and fill them further in the article.
Amma Scooter Scheme Application Form for Rural Areas.
You can simply download the Amma two wheeler scheme application form for rural areas for visiting the Tamilnadu corporation for development of women. After downloading the application follow the steps below to fill it.
- Paste a passport size photo in the designated area.
- Fill up the name of your district, block, village, panchayat and other such information.
- Fill up the personal details like your name father or husband’s name, sex (women or transgender) permanent address and other required information.
- Submit the details like as the type of scooter you want to buy, it’s price mention whether you will buy the vehicle with personal funds or bank loan.
- Enter the details of the documents that you shall submit along with the application form.
- Enter the date and place and sign the application form.
Amma Scooter Scheme Application for Urban Areas
you can download the Amma two wheeler scheme application form for urban areas by visiting the Tamil Nadu corporation for development of women and also you can download the form from the official website and follow the steps below to fill it.
- Paste or passport size photo in the designated area.
- Fill in the name of your district cooperation municipality town panchayat details ward etc.
- Enter personal details like your name father’s/husband’s name address , date of birth, educational qualifications and other necessary information.
- At the details of your driving licence or learner’s licence, type of two wheeler you want to buy, invoice quotation of the bike, bank details, account details etc.
- Select ‘Yes’for supporting documents
- Enter the date and place and sign the application form.
Subsidy (Free Amount) Caim Form
Once you receive the Amma two wheeler scheme registration certificate the subsidy will be released by the authorities and deposited in your loan/bank account. You can easily download the subsidy claim form from the official websitehttps://www.tamilnadumahalir.org/tnatws.html and fill it in the following way.
- First enter the application number provided to you while submitting the Amma two wheeler scheme application form.
- After that fill in personal details such as name, father’s or husband’s name, address, type of vehicle manufacturer etc..
- Enter the registration number date of registration, driving license details. Then after mention whether you have purchased the vehicle with personal funds or a loan.
- If you have availed a loan specify the loan account details as well.
- Add your bank details such as account number, account type, account holder’s name branch and IFSC code. Mention the on road price of the vehicle and the subsidy amount as well.
- Enter the date and sign the claim form. Make sure you get the form signed by the bank manager or the finance company along with their stamp.
Documents Required for Amma Two Wheeler Scheme
- Proof of residence
- Proof of age
- Aadhar card
- Driving licence (learning licence registration)
- Community certificate (in case of ST SC)
- Proof of education (8th pass or fail)
- Salary certificate from organisation/ employer’s certificate/ self declaration for self employed
- Bank passbook first page with account number and IFSC code.
- Proof for claim under priority category
- Invoice /quotation for the scooter to be purchased.
File Verification form of Amma Two Wheeler Scheme
The file verification form is mostly for office use and can be downloaded from the official website. It is similar to a checklist used by authorities to record their observations and verify the provided information. The filed verification form has the following checklist.
- Age of the applicant (between 18 and 40 years)
- Name and residential area of the applicant
- Applicant employment details
- Applicant income details in rupees
- Driving licence or learner’s licence details and date of issuance
- Priority category
- General observation of the field officer.
Amma Two Wheeler Scheme Helpline Number
Applicant skin call on the following numbers or address location to resolve there question related to the Amma scheme for bikes and scooters.
Address
- Tamilnadu corporation for development of women Ltd.
- Mother Teresa women’s complex first floor.
- Valluvar kottam High road,Nugambakkam,
- Chennai- 600 034
- Tamil Nadu, India.
Contact Details
- Phone number:+9144 2817 3412
- Fax:+9144 2817 3409.
- Email: tncdwho@yahoo.co.in, tncdw@tn.nic.in