Direct Finance Scheme by NSFDC (GSCDC)
Under this scheme, loans are offered at a low interest rate, ranging from 1% to 5%, specifically for self-employment to scheduled caste (SC) individuals.
About This Scheme
The “Direct Finance Scheme by NSFDC (GSCDC)” scheme was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide concessional credit facilities to Scheduled Caste persons for self-employment opportunities. Under this scheme, loans are provided at subsidized rates of interest ranging from 1% to 5%, enabling beneficiaries to start their own income-generating ventures.
Benefits
Provide a loan for self-employment to a scheduled caste person at a low interest rate of just 1% to 5%.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
The applicant must be unemployed.
The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000.
Application Process
Apply Online
Registration Process:
Visit the Gujarat Scheduled Caste Development Corporation, Gandhinagar
official website
.
Click on the “New user (Register)”.
Fill the registration form: Email ID, Mobile Number, Password for login, Confirm Password.
Click on the “Submit.
After successful registration, User ID and Password will be generated.
Login and Application Process:
Enter User Name, Password, and Captcha Code.
After login, schemes applicable to your caste will be displayed.
Click on the scheme you want to apply for.
Fill out the “Application Form” and upload the required documents
Click Save Application. The system will generate an Application Number.
Click Print Application.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Provide a loan for self-employment to a scheduled caste person at a low interest rate of just 1% to 5%.
Application Process
Apply Online
Registration Process:
Visit the Gujarat Scheduled Caste Development Corporation, Gandhinagar official website
.
Click on the "New user (Register)".
Fill the registration form: Email ID, Mobile Number, Password for login, Confirm Password.
Click on the "Submit.
After successful registration, User ID and Password will be generated.
Login and Application Process:
Enter User Name, Password, and Captcha Code.
After login, schemes applicable to your caste will be displayed.
Click on the scheme you want to apply for.
Fill out the "Application Form" and upload the required documents
Click Save Application. The system will generate an Application Number.
Click Print Application.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Direct Finance Scheme by NSFDC (GSCDC) |
| Short Title | DFSBNSFDC |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment |
| States | Gujarat |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | SC |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹300,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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