Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

The NBCFDC General Loan Scheme offers financial assistance up to ₹15 lakh at concessional interest rates (6-8%) for entrepreneurs from Backward Classes to undertake various income-generating activities across India.

A loan scheme by NSFDC providing financial assistance for Safai Karamcharis, Scavengers, and their dependents to start or expand income-generating green businesses.

This scheme provides term loans and subsidies to Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs for viable income-generating projects up to ₹50 lakh, implemented through State Channelising Agencies and banks.

A microfinance scheme providing financial assistance and training to women entrepreneurs from backward or poor backgrounds to foster financial independence.

The New Swarnima Scheme provides women entrepreneurs from backward classes with a loan of up to ₹2 lakh at 5% interest for self-employment ventures.

A Central Government scheme offering financial assistance through debt/convertible instruments or equity investment to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs in manufacturing, services, and allied sectors.