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Micro Credit Finance (NSFDC)

Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment

The scheme is implemented by the National Scheduled Castes Finance & Development Corporation, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India. Under this scheme, loans are provided to individuals from the SC community for units costing up to ₹1,40,000/- for income-generating activities.

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About This Scheme

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, vegetable vending, incense stick making, fish vending, milch animal rearing, papad manufacturing, pickle manufacturing, tea shop, and other similar viable activities.

Benefits

Maximum Loan Limit:

₹1.3 L

NSFDC provides loans up to 90% of the Project Cost with the maximum amount of ₹1.25 lakhs.

Rate of Interest:

The NSFDC shall charge interest @ 2.5% from the SCAs/CAs, which in turn, shall charge 6.5% from the Beneficiaries.

Repayment Period:

The loan under the Scheme is to be repaid in quarterly instalments within a maximum period of three years from the date of disbursement including 3 months moratorium period.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Passport-size photograph
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income certificate
  • Caste certificate
  • Residence proof
  • Bank passbook/bank details
  • Any other documents as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.3 L