Self-employment scheme misused;kiosks sub-let

Self-employment scheme misused;kiosks sub-let
HERALD CORRESPONDENT
PORVORIM, SEPT 17
They were meant to provide self-employment to the unemployed, but many kiosks under the Deendayal Swayam Rojgar Yojna (DSRY) are being sublet to non-Goans.
Taking advantage of the lethargic attitude of authorities, many beneficiaries of the DSRY have rented out their kiosks, thereby defeating the very purpose of the scheme.
It may be recalled that the State government had started the DSRY scheme, which was later renamed as ‘Goa Youth Rojgar Yojna Scheme’, aimed at providing self-employment to the unemployed youth.
As per conditions of the scheme, kiosks are to be operated by the allottee only. All beneficiaries were issued photo identity cards by the Goa Handicrafts Rural and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation (GHRSSIDC), which are non-transferable.
As per the scheme, the GHRSSIDC is supposed to carry out inspection of the units/projects once in 6 months and certify that the beneficiary is running the allotted kiosk.
A copy of the Identity Card is required to be displayed in the kiosk. During inspection, if it is established that the kiosk is operated by any other person, it shall be sufficient ground for termination of lease/allotment.
It appears that authorities have failed to inspect the kiosks as required under the scheme, due to which many beneficiaries have rented out their kiosks.
Speaking to Herald, some people opined that the government should survey the kiosks allotted under the Deendayal Swayam Rojgar Yojna Scheme and should terminate the allotment of those renting out the kiosks to others.