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NEW SWARNIMA (Gopalak Nigam)
Self-employment loan scheme for Rabari and Bharwad women in Gujarat, offering up to ₹2 lakh at 5% annual interest to promote economic independence.
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About This Scheme
The New Swarnima Scheme is a financial empowerment initiative by the Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department. It aims to provide 100% loan support to women from the Rabari and Bharwad communities to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship. Eligible women between the age of 21 and 45 years, with an annual family income up to ₹3 lakh, can receive a loan of up to ₹2 lakh at a subsidized interest rate of 5% per annum to start a business of their choice. The scheme is designed to increase economic independence and livelihood generation among backward class women.
Benefits
₹2.0 L · annual
100% loan assistance provided to eligible women- Loan amount up to ₹2.00 lakh- Interest rate fixed at 5% per annum- Loan can be used to start a business of the beneficiary’s choice- Meant for economically backward women of specific castes- Encourages entrepreneurship and self-reliance
Eligibility
Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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Required Documents
- ✦Residence/Domicile Certificate of Gujarat
- ✦Caste Certificate (Rabari or Bharwad)
- ✦Income Certificate
- ✦Proof of Age (Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Birth Certificate, etc.)
- ✦Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque
- ✦Basic Business Proposal (if required)
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
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Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹2.0 L