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Business & EntrepreneurshipCentral Sector
Ministry of Finance / SIDBI
Stand-Up India for Women and SC/ST Entrepreneurs
स्टैंड-अप इंडिया योजना
Facilitates bank loans between ₹10 Lakh and ₹1 Crore to SC, ST, and women borrowers setting up greenfield manufacturing, service, or trading enterprises.
1. Target Beneficiaries (Who It Is For)
SC/ST and women entrepreneurs establishing their first greenfield enterprise.
2. Why It Matches Your Profile (Gemini Reasoning)
Matches your broad demographic and occupation profile under central guidelines.
Criteria Met
- ✓State: Resident of All India
- ✓Category: Fits within General guidelines
- ✓Occupation: Aligns with job seeker status
3. Official Eligibility Criteria
SC/ST and/or woman entrepreneur, above 18 years. Greenfield projects only (first-time venture). In non-individual enterprises, 51% shareholding must be held by SC/ST or woman.
Age Range18 - No Limit yrs
Income CeilingNo Income Cap
Target CategorySC, ST, All
Genderall
4. Scheme Benefits
₹10 Lakh to ₹1 Crore credit
- Composite loan between ₹10 Lakh and ₹100 Lakh (₹1 Crore)
- Covers up to 85% of total project cost
- Repayable in 7 years with up to 18 months moratorium
5. Mandatory Documents Checklist
Identity and address proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport)
Caste Certificate (for SC/ST applicants)
Proof of 51% controlling stake by woman or SC/ST
Detailed Project Report (DPR)
6. Application Procedure (BOTH)
1Register on standupmitra.in portal
2Request handholding or connect with Lead District Manager (LDM)
3Submit loan application to preferred commercial bank
7. Official Verification & Portal Link
Host Portal: Stand-Up Mitra Portal
8. Application Deadline / Status
Active through 2028
Data Verification Stamp
Verified against official gazette on 2026-08-12