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Stand-Up India

Bank loans of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore for SC, ST and women entrepreneurs

Stand-Up India helps Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and women entrepreneurs start a new business in manufacturing, services, trading or allied farm activities. Each bank branch is expected to give at least one such loan to an SC or ST borrower and one to a woman borrower, between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore. It is for a first-time venture. Apply through the Stand-Up Mitra portal or a bank branch. The scheme period has been extended before, so check the current status.

Rules, amounts and dates can change. Confirm the details on the official portal or at your taluk office before you apply.

At a glance

DepartmentCentral government schemes
Started2016
GroupJobs, skills and business

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Eligibility, amounts and how to apply change often. Confirm on the official portals or at your taluk office.

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