LIDCOM 50% Subsidy Scheme

Being implemented particularly for the (Scheduled Caste) Charmakar Community, the "50% Subsidy Scheme" is a scheme by the Leather Industries Development Corporation (LIDCOM), Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, 50% amount is being given as a subsidy on a maximum loan amount of ₹50,000/-. The subsidy is subject to the maximum limit of ₹10,000/-. The bank charge of interest is as per the existing rate. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is completely funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra. The main objective of LIDCOM is to implement various schemes to uplift the lifestyle of Charmakars (Dhor, Chambhar, Holar, Mochi, etc.) who are economically weak and below the poverty line and with an intention to develop them educationally, economically, and socially so as to give them a respectable place in society.