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Self Employment Scheme Gujarat

The scheme provides unemployed tribal persons with affordable loans ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹5,00,000 at a 4% annual interest rate, aiming to help them establish self-employment opportunities.

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About This Scheme

The Self Employment Scheme was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial support to unemployed tribal individuals by offering affordable loans for self-employment opportunities. Under this scheme, loans ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹5,00,000 are provided at a concessional interest rate to enable beneficiaries to start any of the 85 identified businesses.

Benefits

₹50.0K · annual

  • Monetary Benefit: Loan assistance between ₹50,000 and ₹5,00,000, depending on the chosen business activity.
  • Interest Rate: 4% per annum.
  • Coverage: Applicable for 85 different types of businesses as identified by the department.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.

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    The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.

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    The applicant must be unemployed at the time of applying.

Required Documents

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    7/12 Certificate
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    Affidavit
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    Artisan Identity Card
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    Business Address Proof
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    Identity Card
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    Passport-size Photos
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    Ration Card
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    Aadhaar Card
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    Age Proof
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    Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
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    Caste Certificate
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    Income Certificate
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    Quotations

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Registration Process
  • Visit the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation official website.
  • Click on the "APPLY FOR LOAN".
  • Select the scheme name "Foreign Study".
  • Fill the registration form: Full Name (as per Aadhaar Card), Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, Uder name, Password for login, Confirm Password.
  • Click on the "Sign Up.
  • After successful registration, User ID and Password will be generated.
Application Process
  • Enter User ID, Password, and Captcha Code.
  • After login, schemes applicable to your caste will be displayed.
  • Click on the scheme you want to apply for.
  • Fill the "Application Form" and upload the required documents
  • Click Save Application. The system will generate an Application Number.
  • Click Print Application.