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Composite Loan Scheme

"Composite Loan Scheme" aims to provide need-based financial support to individuals from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, and PwDs to help them pursue various income-generating activities. The scheme encourages self-employment and entrepreneurship.

State Cash

States / UT: Delhi

Nodal department: Social Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Business & Entrepreneurship

Sub-categories: Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship, Micro finance, Loan

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Loan, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Minority, Disability

Details

The "Composite Loan Scheme" is managed by the Delhi SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Handicapped Financial & Development Corporation, Government of NCT of Delhi. The scheme aims to provide need-based financial support to individuals from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities to help them pursue various income-generating activities. The scheme encourages self-employment and entrepreneurship, promoting economic independence and social inclusion for the targeted groups.

Benefits

  • Maximum Permissible Loan Amount
  • For the SC category, the need-based loan is up to ₹3,00,000/-
  • For OBC, Minority and PwD categories, the need-based loan amount is up to ₹1,00,000/-

Maximum Permissible Loan Amount

  • For the SC category, the need-based loan is up to ₹3,00,000/-.
  • For OBC, Minority and PwD categories, the need-based loan amount is up to ₹1,00,000/-.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be from one of the following target groups - Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, Minority, Persons with Disability.
  • The applicant should be a resident of Delhi.
  • The applicant's age should be between 18 to 50 years.
  • The annual family income of the applicant (from all sources) should not exceed ₹1,20,000/-.
  • The applicant should be willing to pursue one of the income-generating activities given in the scheme guidelines.- The applicant must have a proper workplace, for starting the proposed activity, either owned or rented.
  • The applicant should not have been declared a defaulter under any of the schemes being implemented by DSFDC.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, to the Branch In-Charge / Section In-Charge of the Delhi SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Handicapped Financial & Development Corporation, Government of NCT of Delhi.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status