GBCDC
Small Business (GBCDC)
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States / UT: Gujarat
Ministry / nodal: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Nodal department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Target beneficiaries: Socially and Educationally Backward Classes
Tags: Small Business, Loan, Financial Assistance, Employment, SEBC, Gujarat, Low Interest, Economic Development, Social Justice, Empowerment, Casual Business, Online Application
Details
The Small Business scheme, managed by the Gujarat Backward Class Development Corporation, offers financial assistance to individuals looking to start or expand casual businesses such as grocery stores, dairy parlours, animal fodder sales centres, and mobile-computer repairing shops. The maximum loan limit under this scheme is up to Rs. 2.00 lakh. It aims to provide low-interest loans to support employment and economic development among socially and educationally backward classes.
Benefits
- - Low Interest Rate
- Low Interest Rate
Eligibility
Any individual can apply for this scheme. There are no specific gender-related restrictions, and it is applicable to all social and economic standards. The individual and family income limit is set at Rs. 3,00,000.
Application Process
Online
To apply, visit the online application portal at GBCDC Online. Required documents include:
- Aadhar Card
- Age Proof
- Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
- Birth Certificate
- Business Address Proof
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Passport Size Photos
- Ration Card
- School Leaving Certificate
- True Copy of Election Card
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
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:
- Check eligibility criteria
- Collect required documents
- Fill the application form
- Submit the application online or at the relevant office
- Track application status