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Swarnima
The Swarnima Scheme provides loan assistance to female beneficiaries from Other Backward Classes (OBC) residing in Maharashtra to support self-employment activities, empowering them to establish a stable livelihood.
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About This Scheme
The scheme &quot;Swarnima by the Department of Social Justice &amp; Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra, is jointly funded by the National Backward Classes Finance &amp; Development Corporation, New Delhi, and the State Corporation. This scheme provides low-interest loans directly deposited into the bank accounts of female beneficiaries from Other Backward Classes (OBC) to support self-employment activities and enhance financial independence. <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
Benefits
₹5.0 L
Financial assistance of up to ₹5,00,000/- per Self-Help Group (SHG) project, with ₹25,000 allocated per beneficiary (up to 20 members per SHG).
Funding shares include 95% from the Central Corporation and 5% from the State Corporation.
No beneficiary contribution is required.
Low interest rate of 5% per annum.
Repayment period of up to 3 years to ease financial planning.
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
- ✦Aadhaar Card
- ✦2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
- ✦Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
- ✦Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
- ✦Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Marksheet of Class 10th/12th, etc).
- ✦Any other document required by the District Office.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
IIn-person
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹5.0 L