Savitribai Phule Self-Help Scheme
By District Intermediate Cooperative Development Committee, Madhya Pradesh
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Quick Answer
A scheme by the District Intermediate Cooperative Development Committee in Madhya Pradesh offering margin money assistance up to ₹15,000 for SC women to start small businesses.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹15,000
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Idea
- Location
- Madhya Pradesh
About this grant
The Savitribai Phule Self-Help Scheme, an impactful initiative managed by the District Intermediate Cooperative Development Committee in Madhya Pradesh, is designed to uplift and empower women entrepreneurs from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. This program provides crucial margin money assistance, enabling these women to overcome initial financial barriers and successfully establish small businesses across a diverse range of sectors. By focusing on unemployed, literate women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families who are residents of Madhya Pradesh and have a clean financial record, the scheme ensures that support is directed towards those who can most benefit from and contribute to local economic development. The objective is to foster self-reliance, generate employment opportunities, and promote inclusive growth within the state.
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Grant providers
Provider
District Intermediate Cooperative Development Committee, Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh · India
Benefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹15,000
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
The scheme provides direct financial support through margin money assistance, covering 50% of the total project cost, up to a maximum of ₹15,000. This non-repayable grant significantly reduces the personal financial contribution required from the entrepreneur, making it more feasible to launch a new venture. The maximum eligible project cost for this support is ₹50,000. This financial aid is instrumental in helping SC women entrepreneurs secure the necessary capital to either self-fund or leverage further loans for starting and operating their small businesses, thereby fostering economic independence.
- Disbursement
- Lump Sum
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Applications submitted through the Common Service Centers (CSCs) via the official portal will undergo a comprehensive verification process conducted by the District Intermediate Cooperative Development Committee. This process typically involves a thorough review of all submitted documents to confirm the applicant's eligibility against criteria such as age, caste, residency, literacy, employment status, and BPL status. Additionally, the viability of the proposed small business idea and the reasonableness of the project cost up to ₹50,000 will be assessed. Upon successful verification and approval by the committee, the financial assistance will be processed for disbursement.
Application Process
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Visit CSC
Visit an online center in your district to initiate the application.
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Submit on the official portal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Savitribai Phule Self-Help Scheme?
The scheme is specifically designed for women who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh, belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, and are between 18 and 55 years of age. Applicants must also be literate, currently unemployed, fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, and have no outstanding defaults with any nationalized bank, cooperative bank, or other financial institution.
What kind of financial support is provided through this scheme?
Beneficiaries receive crucial margin money assistance, which is a non-repayable grant component. This assistance covers 50% of their proposed project cost, with a maximum grant amount of ₹15,000. The maximum eligible project cost for which this margin money can be claimed is ₹50,000.
How can I apply for this scheme?
The application process is entirely online. Interested and eligible women can apply by visiting an online center (Common Service Center - CSC) in their respective district. From there, the application is submitted through the official portal of the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department of Madhya Pradesh: scwelfare.mponline.gov.in.
Is the margin money assistance a loan that needs to be repaid?
No, the margin money assistance provided under the Savitribai Phule Self-Help Scheme is a non-repayable grant. Its purpose is to reduce the personal contribution required from the beneficiary for their project, thereby easing the financial burden of starting a new business.
What types of businesses are supported by this scheme?
The scheme is broad in its scope and aims to support women entrepreneurs in starting small businesses across various sectors. This allows applicants the flexibility to pursue business ideas that align with their skills and local market opportunities, without being restricted to specific industries.
What happens after I submit my application?
Once your application is submitted, it will be thoroughly reviewed by the District Intermediate Cooperative Development Committee. This includes verification of all submitted documents and an assessment of your eligibility and business proposal. Upon successful approval, the financial disbursement of the margin money assistance will be processed.
