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Swayam Saksham

Swayam Saksham (GBCDC)

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State

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: Backward Class Youth, Educated Unemployed, Women

Tags: Self-Employment, Loans, Backward Classes, Vocational Training, Education, Women, Youth, Low Interest, Gujarat, Social Justice, Empowerment, Financial Assistance

Details

The Swayam Saksham scheme has been initiated to promote self-reliance among backward class youth who receive vocational education and training. Under this scheme, the Gujarat Backward Class Development Corporation provides low-interest loans to eligible youths and women for self-employment. The scheme is aimed at highly educated individuals such as engineers, doctors, and lawyers, enabling them to start independent businesses like clinics, nursing homes, physiotherapy centers, biomedical labs, law offices, drug stores, architect offices, engineering units, and chartered accountant offices.

Benefits

  • - Low Interest Rate
  • Low Interest Rate

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educated unemployed individuals from socially and economically backward classes (OBC) who have completed professional courses. The scheme is applicable to engineering and technology college graduates, medical and engineering students, and qualified unemployed individuals.

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, Certificate of Professional Course, Graduate Mark Sheet, Income Certificate, Passport Size Photos, Post Graduate Mark Sheet, Quotations, School Leaving Certificate, and True Copy of Election Card.

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?

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  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