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Andhra Pradesh Backward Classes Cooperative Finance Corporation (APBCCFC) acts as a facilitator giving 50% of the unit cost or ₹1,00,000 (whichever is less) as back-ended subsidy on bank-linked self-employment units for Backward Classes beneficiaries, from 2016-17. Delivered as Individual Self Employment Schemes — Margin Money (rural areas) and BC Abhyudaya Yojana (urban areas). Age of beneficiary 21–51 years (up to 55 for Agriculture & Allied). Applications registered online through OBMMS.
Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Castes Cooperative Finance Corporation (APSCCFC, est. 1974) provides back-ended subsidy on bank-linked self-employment / economic support units for Scheduled Caste families below the poverty line. Subsidy is 60% of the unit cost subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000 (whichever is less) per GO Ms.No.101, SW(SCP-1). Units are grouped into Category I (up to ₹3 lakh), Category II (₹3.01–5 lakh) and Category III (₹5.01–10 lakh); the balance over subsidy is a bank loan with ~5% beneficiary contribution. All applications are registered online through the OBMMS portal.
Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Tribes Cooperative Finance Corporation (TRICOR, est. 1976 vide GO Ms.No.141) acts as a facilitator providing subsidy of 60% of the unit cost subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000 on bank-linked economic support units for Scheduled Tribe families below the poverty line, in the fields of Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture, Animal Husbandry and ISB/self-employment. Transport and other individual units are also sanctioned with TRICOR subsidy plus a term loan from NSTFDC. Applications registered online through OBMMS.
Andhra Pradesh State Minorities Finance Corporation (APSMFC, incorporated 1985) extends subsidy through banks to weaker sections of minorities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, Jains) for ISB (Industry, Service, Business), transport and Agriculture & Allied activities. Corporation subsidy is 50% of the unit cost subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000; beneficiary contribution 10% and the balance (~40%) a bank loan. Maximum unit cost ₹2 lakh in general and ₹3 lakh for transport schemes. Applications registered only through OBMMS.
The "Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Disabled)" scheme was launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to empower persons with disabilities by providing financial assistance for sustainable self-employment and livelihood generation. Under this scheme, the beneficiaries are supported with a mix of grants, subsidized loans, and margin money for term loans, shop construction, and bank-linked enterprises.
The Meghalaya Cinema Theatre Scheme is a component of the CM-ELEVATE Program launched by the Planning Department of the Government of Meghalaya. It aims to employ, engage, and empower the youth of Meghalaya by promoting entrepreneurship and providing easy access to credit through partnerships with various banks. The scheme offers financial support for establishing new cinema theatres or upgrading existing ones across the state. This initiative is designed to preserve and prom
The scheme "Micro Credit Finance" is implemented by the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Under this scheme, loans are provided to individuals from the Scheduled Caste community for units costing up to ₹1,40,000/-. The loans support income-generating activities such as running a betel leaf shop, bakery, candle making, cycle repair, goat rearing, beauty parlour, veget
The "One Nation One Ration Card" (ONORC) Scheme was launched by the Department of Food & Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution in 2018. It is a national Ration Card portability scheme to ensure food security for all including internal migrants within India. It enables migrant workers and their family members to access PDS benefits from any Fair Price Shop anywhere in the country, thus ensuring the food security through the int
PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi — DRAFT facts sourced from the V1 dataset (ministry: Housing & Urban Affairs), pending official-source verification.
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana: Construction of Fish Retail Markets including Ornamental Fish/Aquarium Markets" by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, aims to support the construction of fish retail markets, including those for ornamental fish and aquariums. Through this scheme, financial assistance for project costs is provided to individual beneficiaries.
The programme shall be focused on introducing and developing community oriented entrepreneurship in J&K by providing strategic and financial assistance to dynamic and motivated youth. The programme envisions promotingcommunity based entrepreneurship optimally to generate jobs, income and promote spirit of social service among new-age young entrepreneurs of Jammu & Kashmir
The Sant Ravi Das Swarojgaar Yojana under the Tribal Welfare and SC Department, Madhya Pradesh, provides funding for manufacturing units (₹1 lakh to ₹50 lakh) and service/retail trade projects (₹1 lakh to ₹25 lakh) for Scheduled Caste applicants. Scheduled Caste beneficiaries can receive a 5% annual interest subsidy on Term and Working Capital Loans for up to 7 years, including the moratorium period. Beneficiaries can also avail a 12-day entrepreneurship development training
The scheme "Scheme for Small Business Owners of Scheduled Castes to Buy a Place of Business/Shop" was launched by the Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, in the year 1991. Under the scheme, financial assistance in the form of loans and subsidies is provided by banks to individuals belonging to the Scheduled Castes category. This assistance is aimed at enabling them to purchase business premises or shops in ur
The scheme "Scheme to Provide Assistance for Construction of Retail Outlets/ Agricultural Malls in State Market Committees" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance to market committees in Gujarat’s "C" and "D" category areas to set up retail outlets/agricultural malls. These establishments help farmers sell their produce directly, eliminating middlemen and ensuring fair prices.
"Nana Vyavasay Mate Loan Yojana" is a component under the "Self-Employment Scheme" introduced by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat. Under this scheme, for any self-employment business like a business or grocery shop, medical store, readymade garment store, bookstore, etc., a loan of up to ₹10,00,000/- or the actual expenditure incurred, whichever is less, will be provided by the Corporation. The scheme is being implemented by the Gujarat Unreserved Educat
The "Shop Construction/Shop Operation Scheme For Rehabilitation Of PwDs" started to support disabled people in the Uttar Pradesh State. Under this scheme, financial Assistance is provided to eligible disabled persons to start their own shop/business for Rehabilitation.
The scheme “Skill Development Promotion Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, for the Startups of Goa. The scheme is a part of the Start-up Policy 2017. The retail educational institutes that impart programming and technical skills will be encouraged to establish learning centres in Goa. Institutes listed by the start-up promotion cell and providing courses at pre-fixed rates will be provided subsid
Skill India - Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) — DRAFT facts sourced from the financial-intelligence-platform V1 dataset (ministry: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship), pending official-source verification.
Skill India Direct Training — DRAFT facts sourced from the financial-intelligence-platform V1 dataset (ministry: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship), pending official-source verification.
Sthree Nidhi Credit Cooperative Federation Ltd (registered September 2011 under the AP Cooperative Societies Act 1964; a government- and Mandal Samakhya-promoted, community-owned institution under SERP) supplements the SHG–bank linkage by providing timely, affordable credit to SHG women. Loans are delivered to the SHG's bank account within 48 hours via VO/IVRS requests, with no processing fee or penalty. Maximum loan ₹1,00,000 per member for income-generating activities — agriculture, dairy, business, retail trade and small enterprises — and emergent needs (health, education).
StreeNidhi Credit Cooperative Federation Ltd (Telangana) is a flagship programme promoted by the Government and the Mandal Samakhyas under SERP to supplement bank credit to SHG women. It extends timely, affordable credit to SHG members even in far-flung areas within 48 hours, delivered to the SHG account against mobile / IVRS requests, for income-generating activities (agriculture, dairy and other livelihoods) and exigencies (health, education). Credit availability is linked to the grading of Mandal Samakhyas and Village Organisations. Scheme-specific per-member loan caps are set by the Federation and are not confirmed here.
The scheme "Swayam Saksham Scheme" by the Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to instill a sense of self-reliance among the youth pursuing vocational education/training. For Doctor (Clinic), Physiotherapy Clinic, Biomedical Laboratory, Lawyer Office, Engineering Unit, Chemist Shop, Architect Office, Chartered Accountant, Financial Consulting Level Office, etc. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam.
The Telangana State Backward Classes Cooperative Finance Corporation assists weaker-section Backward Classes with bank-linked self-employment schemes (Abhyudaya Yojana in urban areas, Margin Money in rural areas). Corporation subsidy is graduated: 80% for Category-I units, 70% for Category-II and 60% for Category-III, with unit cost from ₹1,00,000 to ₹10,00,000 and the balance (20/30/40%) as bank loan / beneficiary contribution. Group-activity schemes carry 50% subsidy (up to ₹15 lakh, ₹2 lakh per member). Category-I ISB general schemes of ₹50,000 carry 100% subsidy. MPDOs select beneficiaries in Grama Sabhas and forward proposals online through OBMMS (tsobmms.cgg.gov.in).
The Telangana Scheduled Castes Cooperative Development Corporation implements bank-linked Self-Employment (Economic Support) Schemes for Scheduled Caste families under the annual SC Action Plan. The Corporation subsidy is graduated by unit cost: 80% for units up to ₹1 lakh, 70% for units up to ₹2 lakh and 60% (subsidy limited to ₹5 lakh) for units of ₹2.01 lakh up to ₹12 lakh, with the balance as a bank loan / beneficiary contribution. A separate non-bank-linked Economic Support Scheme gives 100% subsidy up to ₹50,000. Only one scheme per family in 5 years; applications register online on the OBMMS portal (tsobmms.cgg.gov.in) in consultation with the MPDO, and beneficiaries are identified by Grama Sabhas (rural) / Ward Sabhas (urban).
The Telangana Scheduled Tribes Cooperative Finance Corporation Ltd (TRICOR, registered under the Telangana State Cooperative Societies Act 1964, Reg. No. TAB 615) acts as a facilitator providing subsidy on the unit cost of Economic Support Schemes for below-poverty-line Scheduled Tribe families in Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture, Animal Husbandry and ISB / self-employment sectors. Per G.O. 101 dt. 31.12.2013 the subsidy is 60% of the unit cost subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000, with the balance as a bank loan (part institutional finance / NSTFDC). Funds are routed through ITDAs and District Level Committees. All applications register through the OBMMS portal (tsobmms.cgg.gov.in).
The Telangana State Minorities Finance Corporation (TSMFC, incorporated 1 May 2015 as a Section-8 company wholly owned by the Government of Telangana) extends bank-linked subsidy under its Economic Support Scheme to economically-backward Minority Communities (Muslims, Sikhs, Parsis, Buddhists, Jains) for industrial, service, agriculture and allied units. There are two categories: Category-1 (₹1 lakh unit) with 80% subsidy and Category-2 (₹2 lakh unit) with 70% subsidy, the balance being a bank loan. Applicant age 21–55, annual income up to ₹2,00,000, BPL / white ration-card holders. Applications are managed through OBMMS; TSMFC also runs an Own Your Auto scheme (50% subsidy) and vocational training.