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Term Loan Scheme of NMDFC

Ministry: Ministry Of Minority Affairs

Under this scheme, credit of up to ₹20,00,000/- under Credit Line-1 and up to ₹30,00,000/- under Credit line -2 is extended to beneficiaries among minority communities at 6% p.a. & 8% p.a. respectively for financing economically viable income generation ventures.

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About This Scheme

Under this scheme of NMDFC, credit is extended for financing economically viable income generation ventures. Loan of upto ₹20,00,000/- under Credit Line-1 and upto ₹30,00,000/- under Credit line -2 is extended to beneficiaries at 6% p.a. & 8% p.a. respectively. Further, concession of 2% is extended to women beneficiaries under Credit Line-2.

Benefits

  • Concessional Credit to the beneficiaries among minority communities.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    a) The applicant must be Indian and belong to one of the six notified minority communities: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, or Jain.

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    b) The annual family income should not exceed:

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    Rs. 3.00 lakh per annum under Credit Line–1.

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    Rs. 8.00 lakh per annum under Credit Line–2.

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    c) The applicant must be 18 years or above and capable of undertaking self-employment activity.

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    d) The applicant should not have any outstanding loan or default under any Central/State Government financing scheme.

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    e) The project proposal should be economically viable and technically feasible.

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    f) The applicant must have a valid Aadhaar-linked bank account, residence proof, income certificate, and minority community certificate issued by a competent authority.

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    g) Preference shall be given to women, youth, and occupational groups belonging to the minority communities.

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    h) Insurance of the borrower and assets financed is mandatory under NMDFC guidelines.

Required Documents

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    Duly filled loan application form (as prescribed by SCA/Bank).
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    Recent passport-size photographs of the applicant and co-applicant (if any).
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    Proof of Minority Status: Self-declaration or certificate from competent authority.
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    Income Certificate issued by a competent authority (Tehsildar/SDM).
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    Residence Proof: Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Ration Card, or Utility Bill.
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    Identity Proof: Aadhaar card/PAN card.
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    Project Report or Business Plan (detailing purpose, cost, and financial viability).
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    Bank Account Proof: Cancelled cheque or first page of passbook (Aadhaar linked).
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    Quotation/Estimate of machinery, equipment, or raw materials (as applicable).
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    No Dues Certificate from other financial institutions (if required).
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    Affidavit/Self-declaration stating non-availment of loan from other government schemes.
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    Insurance document (if available at time of submission; otherwise post-sanction).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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  • NMDFC implements its schemes & programs through State Channelizing Agencies (SCA list: www.nmdfc.org/SCA ) nominated by the respective State Governments & Banking Partners (Presently through Canara Bank & Punjab Grameen Bank).
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