The scheme aims to provide a special scheme for the self-employment of women from backwards classes living below the poverty line. Through this scheme, financial assistance for chosen businesses is offered to female beneficiaries from socially and educationally backward classes.
₹2.0 L · annual
The applicant should belong to a socially and educationally backward class.
The total annual income of the applicant's family should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
The applicant's age should be between 21 and 45 years as on the date of application.
The applicant must have experience in a business requiring technical and other skills.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Gujarat Backwards Caste Development Corporation.
Step 2: On the top menu bar, click on "Apply Online".
Step 3: If you’re a new user, click on "New Registration" Enter personal details (name, mobile number, email, aadhaar number, etc.), create a password, and complete OTP verification.
Step 4: Use your registered credentials (User ID and password) to log in.
Step 5: Click on “New Application”. Select “Swayam Saksham Yojana” from the list of available schemes.
Step 6: Fill out the Application Form, enter the following details:
Step 7: Upload scanned copies of the Caste certificate, Income certificate, Aadhaar card, Passport-size photo, Bank passbook (first page), and Residence proof.
Step 8: Double-check all details. Click on “Preview” to verify. If all details are correct, click “Submit”.
Step 9: The Applicant will receive an Application ID/Reference Number. Save or print the acknowledgement for future tracking.
