Stand-Up India Scheme — Empowering SC/ST/Women Entrepreneurs
Stand-Up India scheme SC/ST aur women entrepreneurs ko ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore tak loan provide karta hai green-field enterprise setup ke liye through scheduled commercial banks.
Scheme Overview
Stand-Up India scheme Government of India ne April 2016 me launch ki thi. Iska main objective hai SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), aur Women entrepreneurs ko entrepreneurship ke liye empower karna. Scheme ke under, scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) loans dete hain ₹10 lakh se ₹1 crore tak — specifically green-field projects ke liye (yani naya manufacturing, services, ya trading enterprise jo applicant pehli baar start kar raha hai).
Scheme Categories & Coverage
| Category | Limit/Coverage | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Target Beneficiaries | SC/ST/Women (at least 51% ownership) | Eligibility category |
| Loan Range | ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore | Composite loan |
| Project Type | Greenfield only | First-time enterprise |
| Sectors | Manufacturing, Services, Trading, Agri-allied | Wide coverage |
Note: Indicative figures from publicly available government sources. Subject to scheme revisions and lender's discretion.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be SC/ST OR Woman entrepreneur (age 18+)
- Should be first-time entrepreneur — greenfield project only
- For non-individual enterprises (partnership/company): 51%+ shareholding must be SC/ST/Women
- Borrower should not be in default with any bank/financial institution
- Enterprise should be in manufacturing, services, trading, or agri-allied sector
- Indian citizen with valid documentation
Required Documents
- Identity & address proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport)
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST applicants)
- Business plan with project report
- Quotations for plant & machinery
- Project location ownership / lease deed
- Educational/technical qualifications (if relevant)
- Bank statements (personal, 6 months)
- Stand-Up India application form (available at standupmitra.in portal)
Specific documentation requirements may vary by lender, region, and scheme version. Verify with implementing agency.
Application Process
- Stand-Up Mitra portal (www.standupmitra.in) pe register karo
- Eligibility self-assessment complete karo
- Handholding agency support le sakte ho (DIC, NSIC, etc.)
- Detailed business plan + project report prepare karo
- Authorized scheduled commercial bank me application submit karo (har SCB branch ek hi loan dono categories — 1 SC/ST + 1 woman — sanction karne ka target rakhti hai)
- Bank's credit appraisal + sanction + disbursement
Key Benefits
- Composite loan covering term loan + working capital
- Loan size: ₹10 lakh minimum, ₹1 crore maximum
- Margin money: 10-25% (rest by bank)
- Tenure: up to 7 years (with 18-month moratorium)
- Interest rate: typically MCLR + reasonable spread (lender-specific, bank's policy)
- Free handholding support through Stand-Up Mitra portal
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Stand-Up India ke liye kaun eligible hai?
SC, ST, aur Women entrepreneurs eligible hain. For non-individual enterprises, 51% shareholding SC/ST/Women ke paas hona chahiye. First-time greenfield entrepreneurs only.
Stand-Up India me kitna loan mil sakta hai?
₹10 lakh se ₹1 crore tak composite loan. Yeh term loan + working capital dono cover karta hai.
Kya Stand-Up India loan ke liye collateral chahiye?
Loan typically secured by primary security (assets created) + CGTMSE guarantee coverage (where applicable). Specific requirements lender ki policy par depend karte hain.
Greenfield project ka kya matlab hai is scheme me?
Greenfield matlab applicant ka pehla manufacturing, services, ya trading enterprise. Already running businesses Stand-Up India ke under cover nahi hote.
Application kahan submit karein?
Stand-Up Mitra portal (www.standupmitra.in) pe register karke, ya seedhe scheduled commercial bank ki branch me apply kar sakte ho.
Repayment tenure kya hoti hai?
Tenure up to 7 years with 18-month moratorium (initial period jab repayment nahi karna hota). Exact terms bank's policy par depend karte hain.