Ministry Of Rural Development
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme is one of the five sub-schemes of the National Social Assistance Programme. Under IGNOAPS, ci…
A scheme for providing financial assistance to the craftsmen of Cottage Industries through Nationalised Banks, Cooperative banks, Public sector Banks or Private Banks.
| Area | General Category | Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes / Ex-serviceman/Women/ blind or handicapped having 40% or more disability |
| Rural | 25% | 40% |
| Urban | 20% | 30% |
| S No. | Sector | Limit of Subsidy Amount |
| 1 | Industries | Rs. 1,25,000/- |
| 2 | Service | Rs. 1,00,00/- |
| 3 | Business | General Category: Urban- Rs. 60,000/- Rural Rs. Rs. 75,000/- |
| 4 | Business | Reserve Category: Urban/ Rural Rs. 80,000/- |
Note: The maximum limit of subsidy per beneficiary in any sector will be ₹.1,25,000/- for a blind or handicapped person
Eligibility
Age: 18 to 65 years.
Qualification: The applicant should have passed the minimum standard fourth OR, Training/ Experience: Should have undergone training for a minimum of three months from the private establishment or a minimum of one month from Government recognized Institutes, in the area of the proposed business or should have experience of minimum 1 year in the same activity or should be a hereditary craftsperson.
No Income criteria
✦ Required ◦ Optional
Application Process
Application Process