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Mukhyamantri Nahri Kendra

The scheme empowers tribal women by providing them with livelihood opportunities through women-run centers. These centers promote the sale of tribal dishes and home-made products, thereby improving income and living standards. Tribal women-run groups receive a subsidy covering 50% of project cost.

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About This Scheme

The Mukhyamantri Nahri Kendra was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to empower tribal women by providing them with livelihood opportunities through women-run centers. These centers promote the sale of tribal dishes and home-made products, thereby improving income and living standards. Under this scheme, tribal women-run groups receive a subsidy covering 50% of project costs and the remaining 50% as a loan at a concessional interest rate.

Benefits

₹5.0 L · annual

Monetary Benefit
  • 50% of the project cost or ₹5,00,000, whichever is less, provided as subsidy.
  • The remaining 50% of the project cost is provided as a loan.
Subsidy Disbursement
  • Given in two installments – 60% in the first installment and 40% in the second installment.
Interest Rate
  • Loan at 4% per annum.
Repayment
  • Loan (excluding subsidy) must be repaid in 20 equal installments over 5 years, including interest.
  • Option to repay earlier is allowed.
Beneficiary Contribution
  • No upfront contribution required from the beneficiary.

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 woman.

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    The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.

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    The applicant must be residing in a tribal area.

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    The applicant must be engaged in or willing to establish a self-employment venture through a Nahri Kendra.

Required Documents

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

✦ 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.