Financial Inclusion
Stand-Up India
Ministry of Finance · Launched 2016
Facilitates bank loans to women and SC/ST entrepreneurs to set up greenfield enterprises in manufacturing, services or trading.
Key benefit
Bank loan between Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 crore for a new enterprise.
Eligibility criteria
- Woman or SC/ST entrepreneur aged 18 and above
- Setting up a new (greenfield) enterprise
- Should be the majority stakeholder for non-individual enterprises
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Documents required
- Aadhaar Card and PAN Card
- Category certificate (for SC/ST)
- Business project report
- Bank account details
How to apply
- 1Apply through the Stand-Up India portal or your bank
- 2Submit the project report and KYC documents
- 3Complete the bank's appraisal process
- 4Receive the sanctioned loan for your enterprise
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply under Stand-Up India?
Women entrepreneurs and SC/ST entrepreneurs setting up a new manufacturing, services or trading enterprise can apply.