Tucsi that empowers Below Poverty Line (BPL) individuals—especially women—by helping them start micro-businesses like food carts, ice cream carts, e-rickshaws, tiffin services, and vegetable vending.

Project Name: “Udaan”

Tagline: "Har Haath Ko Kaam, Har Ghar Mein Muskaan."

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Vision:

• To uplift economically disadvantaged individuals and families by providing them with sustainable livelihood opportunities, starting with micro-enterprise setups that need minimal investment but promise daily income.

Mission:

• To empower 10,000+ families in 5 years by enabling micro-entrepreneurship through food carts, vegetable carts, ice cream vending, e-rickshaws, and tiffin services—especially for women.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Individuals/families living Below the Poverty Line (BPL).

• Women from underprivileged backgrounds who are willing to work.

• Daily wage workers or unemployed individuals with the intent to run a micro-business.

Supported Business Models:

1. Food Carts (Local fast food/snacks)
2. Ice Cream Carts
3. E-Rickshaws for Daily Commute or Delivery
4. Tiffin Services (For Women Only – Home-cooked lunch/dinner)
5. Vegetable Carts

How “Tucsi Udaan” Works:

• Step 1: Selection Process

• Verification of BPL status via ration card or local municipal records.

• Interviews and orientation workshops to identify suitable candidates.

• Step 2: Skill Training & Orientation

• 5-10 day basic business training:

• Hygiene & food safety (for food/tiffin vendors)

• Driving and maintenance (for e-rickshaws)

• Budgeting, pricing, customer service

• Digital payments and bookkeeping

Step 3: Micro-Business Setup

Tucsi provides:

• Pre-branded cart or vehicle (with Tucsi Udaan branding)

• Initial raw materials/supplies (starter kit)

• Working capital for 30 days

• Mentorship for 3 months

Revenue & Profit Model

For Beneficiaries:

Average daily income potential:

Food Cart: ₹700–₹1200/day

Ice Cream Cart: ₹500–₹1000/day

Vegetable Cart: ₹600–₹1000/day

Tiffin Service: ₹800–₹1500/day (based on 20–30 tiffins)

E-Rickshaw: ₹800–₹1500/day

Beneficiaries retain 80-90% of income after minimal cost.

For Tucsi:

1. Installment Recovery Model:

• Cost of cart/vehicle recovered in EMIs from daily earnings (0% interest over 12–18 months).

After recovery, full ownership goes to beneficiary.

2. Franchise Fee Model (Optional):

• 5% monthly revenue sharing after 6 months of operations.

3. Brand Revenue:

• Tucsi Udaan-branded services generate goodwill and CSR support.

Sales of branded items (aprons, bags, carts, packaging).

Resources & Funding Requirements

Estimated Cost Per Unit:

Food Cart: ₹45,000

Ice Cream Cart: ₹35,000

Vegetable Cart: ₹25,000

Tiffin Setup (Kitchen + Utensils): ₹30,000

E-Rickshaw: ₹1,20,000

Initial Capital Requirement (for 100 units):

₹60–70 Lakhs (including training, marketing, salaries)

Funding Sources:

1. CSR Partnerships: Tie-up with corporations under CSR activities.
2. NGO Collaborations
3. Crowdfunding: Public campaigns for each family’s story.
4. Private Investors: Social impact investors interested in long-term returns.

Sustainability & Scaling Strategy

Monthly Performance Tracking: Regular check-ins with each beneficiary.

Digital App Integration: Tucsi Udaan app for tracking orders, payments, and mentorship support.

Community Hubs: Set up small hubs in slum/residential clusters for tiffin/food services.

Success Stories: Publish case studies to attract more partners and funding.

Women-First Approach:

Special focus on tiffin services & vegetable carts run by women:

Promote women-only workspaces.

Financial literacy and self-help group formation.

Safety, hygiene, and legal guidance.

Impact Goals (First 2 Years):

500+ beneficiaries launched.

Monthly income increased from ₹0–₹4000 to ₹15,000–₹25,000.

60% women-led micro-businesses.

30% scale up to hire others or add 2nd cart.

UDAAN – Beneficiary Rules & Regulations

Powered by TUCSI | Managed by Tucsi Business Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

Purpose:
To ensure that this fully sponsored initiative reaches genuinely deserving individuals and is used ethically for self-employment and livelihood purposes only.

1. Eligibility Verification

All applicants must submit valid ID proof, BPL certificate, or self-declaration verified by local authorities or community leaders.

Fake or misleading documents will result in permanent blacklisting and possible legal action.

2. No Sale or Misuse of Sponsored Assets

All carts, rickshaws, tools, or materials provided under UDAAN are non-transferable and must not be sold, rented, or misused under any condition.

Regular inspections will be conducted. Any attempt to sell, rent, or misuse resources will result in immediate seizure.

3. Commitment to Work

The beneficiary must actively use the provided support for at least 12 months.

Failure to operate or show genuine efforts in the first 3 months may result in withdrawal of support.

4. Behavior & Responsibility

Beneficiaries must maintain professional conduct, cleanliness, and respect for customers.

Harassment, illegal activity, or substance abuse while operating the cart/service will lead to termination and legal consequences.

5. Branding & Identity

The name “UDAAN by TUCSI” must remain clearly visible on all sponsored vehicles/carts/units.

Uniform (if provided) must be worn while on duty as a mark of identity and discipline.

6. Reporting and Monitoring

Beneficiaries must be open to random site checks, progress interviews, or digital monitoring (photo/video confirmation).

Monthly feedback or check-in calls may be required to ensure progress and well-being.

7. Community Responsibility

Beneficiaries are encouraged to mentor others once they become stable.

They must inform TUCSI if they no longer wish to continue, so that the support may be redirected to someone else in need.

8. Penalties for Violation

Violation of any rule will lead to:

Immediate cancellation of support

Confiscation of sponsored property

Blacklisting from all TUCSI schemes

Legal action, if fraud or misuse is proven

9. Exit Protocol

If a beneficiary voluntarily wishes to discontinue after 12 months, they must inform TUCSI and return the resources (if reusable), or officially exit with a no-objection certificate.

10. Declaration of Agreement

All selected beneficiaries must sign a "Beneficiary Agreement Form" acknowledging these rules before receiving any assistance.

How to Apply?

Interested individuals must email the following documents to:
help@tucsi.org or tucsiin@gmail.com

Required Documents:

1. Income Certificate (proof of financial status)
2. Payment Receipt (for application fee)
3. Aadhaar Card (identity proof)
4. Passport Size Photo
5. Application Fee of Rs. 200/- (non-refundable)
6. Application Fee Payment Details:
7. (Refer to the Bank Details already mentioned on our website: www.tucsi.org)

Important Rules, Regulations & Conditions

• Eligibility: Only applicants who belong to BPL families, widows, orphans, differently-abled, or those with a verified low income will be considered.

• One-time Sponsorship: Each selected applicant will be eligible for sponsorship of only one cart/business setup.

• Ownership: The provided cart remains the property of TUCSI Foundation for one year. After successful one-year operation without misuse, ownership will be transferred to the beneficiary.

• Monitoring: Beneficiaries will undergo regular verification and monitoring to ensure the cart/business is properly operated.

• Non-transferable: The cart/business setup cannot be sold, transferred, or rented out to others. Strict action will be taken if violated.

• Usage: The sponsored cart must only be used for legitimate livelihood purposes.

• Documentation: Complete documentation and a simple agreement must be signed before receiving the sponsored cart.

• Rejection: Applications may be rejected without refund if incomplete or found false.

• Application Fee: The application fee of Rs. 200/- is non-refundable under any circumstances.

• Priority: Women, differently-abled, widows, and orphans will be given special priority.

Note:

• TUCSI Foundation’s decision will be final and binding.

• TUCSI reserves the right to modify or discontinue Project UDAAN at any time without prior notice.

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