Information Booklet (English)
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Who What Why When Where INF RMATION BOOKLET WBMDFC West Bengal Minorities' Development & Finance Corporation A civilization can be judged by the way it treats its minorities. – Mahatma Gandhi 3 CONTENTS Minorities in India 3 Minorities in West Bengal 5 Aim of Information Booklet 6 Board of directors 7 Message from Chairman's Desk 8 Message from Managing Director 9 Milestones 10 Parastatal Organisations 11 WBMDFC @ A Glance 12 Term Loan 14 Micro Finance (DLS) for Self Help Group (SHG) 17 Minority Women Empowerment Programme (MWEP) 18 Education Loan 19 Success Story 20 Scholarships Pre-Matric Scholarship 25 Post-Matric Scholarship 26 Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 27 Post-Matric Stipend (TSP) 28 Instructions @ a Glance 30 Rate of Scholarship 31 Haji Md Mohsin Endowment Fund Scholarship 32 Comparison of Achievement 34 News Collage 36 Important Websites 37 Contact Details District Magistrate 40 District Officer Minority Affairs (DOMA) 42 District Co-ordinator 43 Field Supervisor & Recovery Agent 45 Education Supervisor 52 Helpline WBMDFC 53 Application of Scholarship Received in 2017-18 54 4 MINORITIES IN WEST BENGAL MUSLIM 24654825 CHRISTIAN 658618 BUDDHIST 282898 SIKH 63523 JAIN 60141 PARSI 2000 Census 2011 5 AIM OF INFORMATION BOOKLET The aim of this booklet is to provide information to general masses particularly to members of minority communities. WBMDFC provides different loans, scholarships and skill development trainings and those are outlined in this handbook. Also as a member of the community you will find contact details of district administration right upto the block level. 6 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1) DR P. B. SALIM, IAS Chairperson 2) Principal Secretary/Secretary Member [Ex-officio] Department of Rural Development Government of West Bengal 3) Principal Secretary/Secretary Member [Ex-officio] Department of Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal 4) Principal Secretary/Secretary Member [Ex-officio] Department of Cottage and Small Scale Industries, Government of West Bengal 5) Principal Secretary/Secretary Member [Ex-officio] Minorities Affairs & Madrasah Education Department Government of West Bengal 6) Managing Director Member [Ex-officio] West Bengal Finance Corporation 7) Managing Director Member [Ex-officio] West Bengal Minorities’ Development & Finance Corporation 8) MR. SHANE CALVERT Member Representative of West Bengal Minorities’ Commission 9) JB. MD NADIMUL HAQUE Member Member of Parliament 10) JB. AHMED HASSAN IMRAN Member Member of Parliament 11) JB. ABDUL KHALEQ MOLLA Member MLA, Metiaburuz 12) SK. PARVEZ RAHAMAN Member Ex-MLA, Purusurah 13) JB. NASIRUDDIN AHMED Member Ex- MLA, Kaliagunj 7 MESSAGE from Chairman's Desk Established under The West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation Act 1995, WBMDFC started functioning since 1996 for socio –economic development of notified minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains) of the state. To promote inclusive and sustainable development and reduce poverty in all its dimension, the need of the hour is to formulate a comprehensive strategy, policies and programmes for the minorities. To this end it has also adopted a multi pronged strategy with focus on economic empowerment, women empowerment, educational empowerment, skill development . To realise this goal WBMDFC has implemented different schemes/programmes like Term Loan scheme, DLS scheme (For SHG), scholarship scheme, different vocational and job oriented training programmes. The corporation with a view to disseminate information about its different schemes, organises awareness programme in different minority dominated areas of the state, bring out booklet, handouts etc. The Corporation, with a view to provide marketing facility, encourages its beneficiaries to participate in different melas, being organised in and out of the state where they can sell their products. In short the Corporation is leaving no stones unturned to bring about a comprehensive development of the minorities of the state. I am pleased to note that in connection with its annual function “PRAGATIR PATHE” being organised by MAME deptt., the Corporation is bringing out a an INFORMATION BOOKLET of its different schemes and programmes. The book also contains other important information about the Corporation and its different personnel who should be approached in case of need. I think this book will provide an effective tool to bridge the gap of information between WBMDFC and the people, particularly the minority communities. I hope the minority communities will come forward and make use of this BOOKLET for their benefit. DR P. B. SALIM, IAS JAI HIND 8 MESSAGE from Managing Director WEST BENGAL MINORITIES' DEVELOPMENT & FINANCE CORPORATION FOREWARD West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC) is going to publish an ‘Information Booklet’ on the eve of Minorities Programme to the be held on 5th December, 2017 at Netaji Indoor Stadium. The programme will be graced by Hon’ble Chief Minister, West Bengal and the information Booklet will also come into light. In the course of time, WBMDFC has expanded a lot through its manifold activities. It has increased the Loans & Scholarship benefits to the downtrodden and also imparted training & Coaching towards Skill Development & Career Building of the Minority Youth. In spite of its best effort, it is felt that many of the Minority Communities are still not aware of all the schemes of WBMDFC. This information Booklet will be of immense help to the Minority population of our State, to gather various information for their total up-liftment. Any suggestion for improving the booklet in future adition is always welcome. Managing Director WBMDFC 9 1995 – Constituted under 1995 WBMDFC Act, 1995 (West Bengal Act XVIII of 1995) the primary object of establishment is to provide financial assistance for economic WBMDFC and financial upliftment of notified Minority Communities. Milestones 1996 1996 – Started its maiden voyage in the area of minority development. 1997 – Term Loan initiatives for Small Scale 1997 Entrepreneures were undertaken. 1999 – Training to small entrepreneurs, though at a micro 1999 level, was started as a part of skill development. 2000 – Byers & seller Meet named as MILAN MELA 2000 was organised. Small businessmen and artisans from different parts of India showcased their products in the exhibition cum sale. The Mela has since become an Annual Trade Fair of the Corporation. 2005 – The corporation was ranked 2005 best in India for its remarkable performance by MOMA, Govt. of India. 2006 – In a yet distinct landmark 2006 feat housing facilities were provided to minority beneficiaries. The corporation has thus far undertaken many other schemes for housing. 2009 – Coaching Programme 2009 are being organised free of cost for appearing in various examinations viz. School Service Commission, Madrasah Service Commission, Police Recruitment Board etc. 2011 – The Corporation shifted to 2011 its own office building at "AMBER", DD-27/E, Salt Lake, Sector-I, Kolkata-700064 2015 – Flats to the eligible minorities 2015 were provided in Arena Housing Complex. 2017 – WB has registered more than 32 lakh 2017 minority students under its scholarship schemes so far this year, up from 23 lakh last year. Parastatal Organisations West Bengal Minorities’ Development and Finance Corporation West Bengal Board of Alia Madrasah Education University Wakf Tribunal, West Bengal West Bengal Minorities’ Board of Auqaf, Commission West West Bengal Bengal Urdu West Bengal Academy Madrasah State Haj Service Minorities' Committee, Commission Development West Bengal and Welfare Directorate MINORITY AFFAIRS AND MADRASAH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 11 WBMDFC @ A GLANCE WEST BENGAL MINORITIES' DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE CORPORATION (A Statutory Corporation Of Govt. of West Bengal) Since, its inception the corporation is committed towards educational and economic improvement of notified minorities through its various programmes and schemes. Some of the Functions of this Corporation:- ä To provide financial assistance to the minorities for self employment in the form of soft loan. ä To provide different scholarships (Merit-Cum-Means, Post Matric, Pre Matric and Talent support stipend) for needy and meritorious minority students. ä To provide Education Loans for needy and meritorious minority students. ä To promote training programmes for development and upgradation of skills. ä To provide training for various competitive exams. ä To undertake programmes for empowerment of minority women. 12 LOANS • TERM LOAN • MICRO FINANCE • EDUCATION LOAN • MWEP 13 TERM LOAN Term Loan is provided to businessman, trader, small manufacturer belonging to minority communities for upgrading/expanding existing business/activities for a fixed term. Application can be submitted round the year in prescribed format at the local Block Development Office (Rural Areas) & SDO Office (Urban Areas). Online application to be open shortly. For Kolkata, submit at: The District Office Minority Affairs (DOMA), Minority Bhavan, 11/3 Dr. Briesh Guha Street, Park Circus, Kolkata – 700017. Age Group: 18 years to 50 years 14 GUARANTOR a) No guarantor is required for loan upto `40,000/-. b) For loan upto `50,000/- a Income Tax Payee or professionally qualified person (Doctors, Engineer etc) / Govt. / semi Govt. employee / Teacher / Good beneficiaries of WBMDFC c) For loan above `50,000/- by a Govt./ semi Govt. employee/Teacher/Good family income upto `81000/- for beneficiaries of WBMDFC rural areas and `103000/- for