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Self Employment Scheme Gujarat

The scheme provides unemployed tribal persons with affordable loans ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹5,00,000 at a 4% annual interest rate, aiming to help them establish self-employment opportunities.

State Cash

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Tribal Development Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship

Sub-categories: Career information, Entrepreneurship development, Loan, Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Self Employment, Opportunity, Scheduled Tribe, Loan

Details

The "Self Employment Scheme" was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial support to unemployed tribal individuals by offering affordable loans for self-employment opportunities. Under this scheme, loans ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹5,00,000 are provided at a concessional interest rate to enable beneficiaries to start any of the 85 identified businesses.

Benefits

  • - Monetary Benefit: Loan assistance between ₹50,000and ₹5,00,000,depending on the chosen business activity.- Interest Rate: 4% per annum.- Coverage: Applicable for 85 different types of businesses as identified by the department
  • Monetary Benefit: Loan assistance between ₹50,000 and ₹5,00,000, depending on the chosen business activity.- Interest Rate: 4% per annum.- Coverage: Applicable for 85 different types of businesses as identified by the department.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
  • The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
  • The applicant must be unemployed at the time of applying.


Application Process

Online

Registration Process
  • Visit the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation official website. - Click on the "APPLY FOR LOAN".- Select the scheme name "Foreign Study".
  • Fill the registration form: Full Name (as per Aadhaar Card), Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, Uder name, Password for login, Confirm Password.
  • Click on the "Sign Up.
  • After successful registration, User ID and Password will be generated.
Application Process

  • Enter User ID, Password, and Captcha Code.

  • After login, schemes applicable to your caste will be displayed.

  • Click on the scheme you want to apply for.

  • Fill the "Application Form" and upload the required documents

  • Click Save Application. The system will generate an Application Number.

  • Click Print Application.


Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

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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