Snapshot
Quick facts
Policy status
Active central scheme
Region
India (Central)
Type
Loan (SC/ST & Women)
Verified
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Key Figures
The numbers that matter — verify on the official portal
Composite loan: Rs 10 lakh - Rs 1 crore
For SC/ST and women entrepreneurs (>=51% holding for non-individuals)
Greenfield only - manufacturing/services/agri-allied/trading
At least one SC/ST + one woman borrower per bank branch
Support Types
What the scheme actually offers
- composite loan Rs 10L-1Cr
- handholding support
- linkage with subsidies
Best Suited For
Fit Business Ideas
Examples this scheme tends to suit
Documents You Will Need
- Aadhaar/PAN
- caste certificate (SC/ST)
- DPR
- bank documents
How to Apply
Step-by-step process
- 1Apply on Stand-Up India / JanSamarth
- 2Bank appraises DPR
- 3Loan sanctioned (greenfield only)
- 4Set up & repay
Warning
Read this before applying
Only the FIRST greenfield venture qualifies; one woman or SC/ST borrower per bank branch (typical).
Official Government Links
Always verify on these portals before applying
Stand-Up India can reduce capital pressure, but only when documentation, eligibility, and execution are tight. Always verify the latest amounts and deadlines on the official portal before applying.