Welfare, education, and financial support schemes for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities.
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Direct Finance Scheme by NSFDC provides low-interest loans to Scheduled Caste individuals in Gujarat to start their own self-employment ventures. Loans are given through the Gujarat Scheduled Castes D
The Mobile Food Court Van scheme helps SC Antyodaya families in Gujarat buy a mobile food van and start a food business. The government covers 95% of the cost — you only pay 5%. Loan up to ₹6 lakh at
Bankable Scheme provides loans up to ₹2 lakh to Scheduled Caste individuals in Gujarat to start a business, industry, or service activity. A portion of the loan is subsidised by the state government,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana (SEAT component) provides SC/ST entrepreneurs with fully funded 6–12 month business management training, plus a monthly sustenance allowance during training, t
Loan for Small Businesses (DAADC) provides SC Antyodaya families in Gujarat with loans up to ₹1.25 lakh at 4% interest to start a small self-employment business. One of the lowest interest rates avail
Mahila Samruddhi Yojana (DAADC) gives SC Antyodaya women in Gujarat a ₹50,000 loan at 6% interest to start a micro or small business. The state government funds 95% of the amount — you contribute just
This Gujarat scheme helps SC entrepreneurs buy a commercial property or shop in an urban area to run their business. You can get a loan of up to ₹10 lakh, with a government subsidy reducing what you n
This Gujarat scheme gives Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals a 6% interest subsidy on bank loans up to ₹5 lakh taken for self-employment, making it much cheaper to borrow and start a business in tribal
Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM) provides equity support up to ₹30 lakh over 3 years to SC students and SC differently-abled youth whose innovative ideas are selected by Techn
Micro Credit Finance by NSFDC (National Scheduled Castes Finance & Development Corporation) offers small loans up to ₹1.25 lakh to Scheduled Caste individuals with annual family income under ₹3 lakh,
Self Employment Scheme Gujarat gives Scheduled Tribe individuals low-interest loans of ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh at just 4% per annum to start one of 85 approved types of businesses — from shops to services
Term Loan scheme by NSCFDC (National Scheduled Castes Finance & Development Corporation) provides SC entrepreneurs with loans up to ₹30 lakh at interest rates of 6–9% depending on loan size — covering
Credit Enhancement Guarantee Scheme for SCs gives banks a government guarantee of ₹15 lakh to ₹5 crore on loans to SC entrepreneurs — making it much easier for SC-owned businesses to get bank credit w
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana gives SC/ST-owned manufacturing MSMEs in Gujarat an interest subsidy of up to 8% on term loans (max ₹35 lakh/year for 7 years) — significantly cutting borrowin
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana provides SC/ST-owned service sector MSMEs in Gujarat an interest subsidy of up to 8% on term loans (max ₹35 lakh/year) — helping new service businesses reduce
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana reimburses 50% of power connection charges (up to ₹5 lakh) for SC/ST-owned MSMEs setting up outside GIDC estates in Gujarat — reducing the upfront cost of gett
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana helps SC/ST MSMEs in Gujarat get quality certifications and ERP systems — reimbursing 75% of ERP costs (up to ₹1 lakh) and certification charges, making it aff
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana reimburses up to 30% of the cost of listing on an SME Exchange (max ₹5 lakh) for SC/ST MSMEs in Gujarat — and Gujarat Venture Finance Limited (GVFL) may also t
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana reimburses 70% of technology acquisition costs (up to ₹50 lakh) for SC/ST-owned MSMEs in Gujarat — covering technology transfer fees and royalty payments to he
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana reimburses 75% of ICT infrastructure capital expenditure (up to ₹5 lakh) for SC/ST-owned MSMEs in Gujarat — covering computers, cloud hardware, networking, and
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana reimburses 70% of annual rent paid by SC/ST-owned Micro and Small manufacturing enterprises (up to ₹1 lakh/year for 5 years) — reducing the fixed cost of renti
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana gives SC/ST-owned manufacturing MSMEs in Gujarat a capital investment subsidy of 30% of the term loan amount (up to ₹40 lakh) in Category 1 talukas — a direct
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana gives SC/ST entrepreneurs a 70% subsidy on the allotment price of sheds in GIDC multi-storied industrial complexes — meaning you pay only 30% to get a ready-ma
This scheme supports SC/ST entrepreneurs running Micro or Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Gujarat who want to set up industrial units in private mini estates. The government covers 70% of the industrial s
This scheme helps SC/ST-owned MSMEs in Gujarat's manufacturing sector participate in trade exhibitions and fairs at state, national, and international levels. The government reimburses 70–80% of exhib
This scheme helps SC/ST entrepreneurs buy industrial plots in GIDC estates at a heavily subsidised price. You pay just 30% of the GIDC allotment price to take possession, and the government covers the
SC/ST entrepreneurs running MSMEs in Gujarat can get a 75% subsidy on the cost of setting up industrial infrastructure — specifically approach roads, water connections, and gas connections — outside G
SC/ST-owned manufacturing MSMEs in Gujarat can receive up to ₹50,000 as a subsidy to get Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) certification — a national quality and sustainability standard that can help you
A scheme by AICTE that funds SC/ST students in their final year of degree or diploma to launch registered startups. Eligible institutes receive ₹20 lakh total, which is distributed as ₹2 lakh seed mon
A Gujarat state scheme by the Tribal Development Department that gives Scheduled Tribe individuals a 6% interest subsidy on bank loans taken to purchase vehicles for self-employment. Loans between ₹5
PMKVY Special Projects funds customized skill training for India's most marginalized communities — SC/ST, women, persons with disabilities, and people from remote or conflict-affected areas — with fle
Scheduled Caste individuals living below the poverty line can access margin money loans at low interest rates and subsidies through their State Scheduled Castes Development Corporation (SCDC), to star
Scheduled Caste individuals in Gujarat can set up a 100-bird broiler poultry farm and receive a 75% subsidy (up to ₹27,000) credited directly to their bank account. The scheme provides supplementary i
Scheduled Caste livestock breeders in Gujarat can establish a 10+1 goat unit (10 female + 1 male goat) with a 50% government subsidy of up to ₹45,000 to support household income. The beneficiary must
This scheme helps Scheduled Tribe women in Gujarat set up a small goat-farming unit by covering 50% of the cost. Each beneficiary is supported to purchase 10 female goats and 1 male goat, contributing
Scheduled Tribe people in Gujarat can receive 25 Kadaknath or Rhode Island Red (RIR) birds along with poultry feed to start a small poultry business. The government covers 75% of the unit cost (up to
Scheduled Caste adults in Gujarat can get 25 Rhode Island Red (RIR) birds plus poultry feed to start a poultry-based livelihood. The government covers 75% of the unit cost (up to ₹4,500), with vaccina
Scheduled Tribe students from Gujarat's tribal areas who take a bank loan to study abroad can receive a 6% annual interest subsidy for up to 3 years, with a maximum total benefit of ₹1,50,000 on loans
Scheduled Caste law graduates from Gujarat who want to start their own independent legal practice can receive ₹12,000 in financial assistance — ₹5,000 as a non-repayable subsidy and ₹7,000 as a 4% int
Scheduled Caste medical graduates (MBBS, BAMS, BDS, BHMS, DHMS) from Gujarat who want to open their own clinic receive ₹25,000 as a non-repayable grant plus up to ₹2.5 lakh as a 4% interest loan to se
This Gujarat state scheme provides loans and financial assistance to Scheduled Caste (SC) doctors who have completed their medical post-graduation (MD or MS) and want to set up an independent clinic o
SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises can get reimbursed for the annual membership fee they pay to Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) — bodies that help businesses access export markets. The reimburse
This scheme supports Scheduled Tribe (ST) students from Gujarat who want to study at recognized foreign universities by providing concessional education loans. Eligible students can borrow up to ₹15 l
SC/ST-owned MSMEs can get a 25% capital subsidy — up to ₹25 lakh — on bank loans taken to purchase plant, machinery, or equipment, through this Ministry of MSME scheme under the National SC/ST Hub (NS
Scheduled Caste agricultural labourers in Gujarat can receive ₹1,00,000 per acre to buy farmland for self-cultivation — up to 2 acres (₹2,00,000 total) — under this scheme run by the Social Justice &
Scheduled Caste individuals from Antyodaya families in Gujarat can get a loan to purchase a passenger auto rickshaw and create a sustainable livelihood in transport. The scheme is implemented by the D
Unemployed Scheduled Caste individuals from Antyodaya families in Gujarat can get a loan to purchase a passenger vehicle or freight/loading vehicle, creating self-employment in the transport sector. T
Scheduled Caste law graduates in Gujarat who are newly enrolled with the Gujarat Bar Council receive a monthly stipend for 3 years to help them survive the financially difficult early years of legal p
This centrally sponsored scheme provides free skill development training to Scheduled Caste individuals in Gujarat, covering upskilling, short-term courses, entrepreneurship programs, and long-term te
Gujarat's Agriculture Department offers Scheduled Tribe adults a free 6-day scientific poultry farming training along with a ₹2,000 stipend deposited directly into their bank account. Women and BPL ap
This Gujarat state scheme gives Scheduled Caste students a loan of up to ₹15 lakh at a concessional 4% interest rate to pursue higher education abroad, covering tuition, hostel, living, travel, and po
The NSFDC Education Loan Scheme provides Scheduled Caste students with low-interest loans of up to ₹30 lakh for studies in India or ₹40 lakh for studies abroad, covering tuition, books, hostel, travel
This scheme offers free coaching, career counseling, computer training, and competitive exam preparation to unemployed SC/ST candidates registered with Employment Exchanges. Participants receive a mon
Pashupalan Dhiran Yojana provides low-interest loans of up to ₹1,30,000 to Rabari and Bharwad community members in Gujarat for animal husbandry activities like buying livestock. Applicants need to con
PM-DAKSH offers 100% free skill training with stipends and placement support to SC, OBC, EWS, DNT, and Safai Mitra communities aged 18–45, covering trades like tailoring, food processing, beauty servi
This Gujarat state government scheme is exclusively for small and poor Scheduled Caste (SC) farmers, helping them set up a dairy farm with 1 to 20 milch animals by subsidizing bank loan interest at up
Gujarat-based Scheduled Tribe farmers can set up a dairy farm with 1–20 cows or buffaloes under this state scheme. The main benefit is a 12% interest subsidy on bank loans for 5 years, making dairy fa
This scheme from Gujarat's Agriculture Department supports Scheduled Tribe (ST) farmers in tribal areas by providing subsidized seeds, fertilizers, plant protection equipment, pump sets, and other agr
This Gujarat state scheme helps Scheduled Caste (SC) farmers purchase modern agricultural equipment — such as power tillers, rice transplanters, and tractors — by providing financial assistance toward
This scheme helps dairy farmers from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category in Gujarat purchase electric-powered chaff cutters, which reduce fodder wastage by efficiently chopping green and dry fodder. The
SC and ST youth in Gujarat aged 18–35 can participate in a free basic rock climbing training program offered by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department to build physical fitness, adventur
Scheduled Caste farmers and animal keepers in Gujarat can receive a subsidy to build a cattle shed for at least 2 animals. The government covers up to ₹30,000 or 50% of the construction cost, whicheve
Gujarat government funds coaching fees for Scheduled Caste students in Class 12 (Science stream) who are preparing for NEET, JEE, or GUJCET entrance exams. The scheme covers up to ₹20,000 or the actua
Scheduled Caste graduates in Gujarat preparing for government recruitment exams (UPSC, GPSC, Bank, LIC, and similar Class 1, 2, and 3 exams) can receive up to ₹20,000 for coaching fees. The benefit ca
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat preparing for IIM, NIFT, NLU, or CEPT entrance exams can receive coaching fee assistance of up to ₹20,000 from the state government, with no family income limit. Th
This Gujarat state scheme provides ₹1,20,000 in financial assistance to Scheduled Caste individuals from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families who do not own a proper home or need to construct one. The gr
This scheme provides ₹2,50,000 in financial assistance to couples who marry across caste lines — where one partner is from a Scheduled Caste Hindu community and the other is from a different Hindu cas
This Gujarat government fellowship scheme provides a monthly stipend to Scheduled Caste students enrolled in M.Phil or Ph.D. programs at recognized universities in India. The fellowship supports stude
This Gujarat scheme distributes free improved-variety fodder seed kits specifically to Scheduled Caste farmers, helping them grow better quality animal feed for their livestock. Eligible SC farmers re
This Gujarat scheme distributes free improved-variety fodder seed kits to Scheduled Tribe farmers in tribal areas, encouraging better livestock feeding practices and supporting rural livelihoods. Elig
This Gujarat scheme (Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana) gives a free bicycle to every Scheduled Caste girl student enrolled in Standard IX (Class 9), helping her commute to school more easily and stay in educat
This Gujarat Tribal Development Department scheme supports NGOs in running hostels that provide free boarding and lodging to Scheduled Tribe students studying in Classes 5 to 12, especially in areas w
This Gujarat scheme provides annual scholarships directly to Scheduled Tribe students from Class 1 to Class 10, with higher amounts for girls and extremely backward students. The money is transferred
This central government scheme by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs provides institutional grant funding to agencies like TRIFED, state tribal cooperatives, and forest development corporations to strengt
This Gujarat government scheme provides financial assistance to Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals suffering from serious or incurable diseases such as tuberculosis (TB), leukemia, or other critical ill
Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana provides ₹12,000 financial assistance to tribal (Scheduled Tribe) families in Gujarat at the time of a daughter's marriage. The benefit applies to up to two daughters per f
This Gujarat government scheme provides free residential schooling to Scheduled Caste (SC) students in Standards 9 to 12, covering accommodation, meals, uniforms, textbooks, and other academic support
Scheduled Caste (SC) students in Gujarat pursuing post-10th education can receive annual scholarships and academic allowances for tuition and living costs, up to postgraduate level. This centrally spo
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat studying in Classes 1–10 at government, grant-in-aid, or private schools can receive an annual scholarship (Parixitlal Majmudar Scholarship) — with no income limit.
Scheduled Caste farmers in Gujarat can get their agricultural wells electrified on a priority basis, with capital costs for HT/LT lines and transformer centers fully waived. Free domestic electricity
This scheme from the Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare provides financial assistance to SC students enrolled at prestigious private schools like Doon School (Dehradun), Mayo School (Ajmer), Sainik S
The Vandaniya Sant Shri Vasiyadada Scholarship provides annual financial assistance to students from the most socially and economically backward sub-castes within the Scheduled Caste community — speci
This scheme gives ₹5,000 per person to members of Scheduled Tribe communities in Gujarat who want to travel to Sri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, in tribute to Maa Shabari. Travel is arran
Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Gujarat enrolled in government or recognized private ITIs can receive a monthly stipend of ₹400 for 12 months to support their technical training expenses. This schola
Scheduled Caste students in Gujarat currently studying in Class 12 can receive a tablet device by paying just a ₹1,000 token fee—the rest of the cost is covered by the state government. There is no in
The Gujarat government runs free 7-day residential camps at the taluka level to help Scheduled Caste youth develop personality, communication skills, and physical fitness through Yogasana. Open to SC
The Gujarat Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department runs a free guided forest trekking programme for Scheduled Caste youth, offering immersive exposure to wildlife, forests, mountains, and Gu
The Gujarat Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department organizes a free guided forest trekking programme for Scheduled Tribe youth, providing hands-on exposure to forests, wildlife, and natural
The Gujarat government provides ₹900 directly to Scheduled Caste students in Classes 1 to 8 to purchase three pairs of school uniforms, with no income limit attached. The scheme aims to reduce financi
This scheme by Gujarat's Social Justice and Empowerment Department provides ₹900 to Scheduled Tribe students studying in Classes 1 to 8 in government or government-aided schools to purchase three pair
The Vidhya Sadhana Yojana provides free bicycles to Scheduled Tribe girl students entering Class 9 in Gujarat, helping them commute to schools that are often several kilometers away in remote tribal a
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs funds organizations to run vocational training centers in remote tribal areas, providing Scheduled Tribe youth with practical skills training in modern and traditional t
This Gujarat horticulture scheme (HRT-4) provides subsidies to Scheduled Caste farmers — and SC farmer groups or cooperative societies — for purchasing tools, sorting/grading equipment, and post-harve
This Gujarat horticulture scheme (HRT-3) provides subsidies to Scheduled Tribe farmers — and ST farmer groups or cooperative societies — for purchasing tools, sorting/grading equipment, and post-harve
The National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students funds M.Phil and PhD research by SC students at UGC-recognized universities across India in Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Selected fel
This central government scheme implements the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989, providing financial relief and institutional support to Scheduled C
This central government scholarship supports Scheduled Caste students in Classes 9 and 10 whose family income is below ₹2.5 lakh per year, covering a monthly stipend and annual books grant. Students w
UGC-recognized universities can receive funding to run three types of free coaching for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), and minority students: remedial academic support at UG/PG level, preparation for
Village Milk Producer Co-operative Societies in Scheduled Caste areas of Gujarat can get up to ₹5 lakh (50% of construction cost) to build a Dudhghar (milk collection/storage unit) or Godown (cattle f
Village Milk Producer Co-operative Societies in Scheduled Tribe areas of Gujarat can get up to ₹5 lakh (50% of construction cost) to build a Dudhghar (milk collection/storage unit) or Godown (cattle f
The Free Coaching Scheme for SCs, OBCs, and PM CARES Children provides fully-funded coaching to economically weaker Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Class (OBC) students, along with eligible PM
Gujarat's Tribal Development Department offers tribal women below the poverty line a direct subsidy to set up small goat units (10 goats + 1 male goat), helping them earn additional income from livest
Gujarat's Directorate of Horticulture offers subsidies to Scheduled Caste (SC) farmers and farmer groups for purchasing certified harvesting and processing equipment. Individual SC farmers can receive
Indian students from Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities enrolled in agriculture-related undergraduate degrees at any Agricultural University can receive a monthly scholarship of
This Gujarat state scheme provides cash incentives to Scheduled Caste (SC) farmers growing sugarcane, covering up to 500 hectares of sugarcane cultivation across the state. Eligible SC farmers receive
This Gujarat state scheme provides cash incentives to Scheduled Tribe (ST) farmers for growing sugarcane — ₹10,000 per hectare for sowing plus a 10% bonus for high-yield crops exceeding 70 MT/hectare.
The scheme was initiated in 1991. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided on the occasion of the marriage of two adult girls belonging to the Scheduled Caste category.
Under the scheme, incentives are provided to couples who participate in group marriages, as well as to the organizing institution. If people adopt the practice of group marriages, they can avoid the u
It is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by Ministry of Tribal Affairs to grant scholarship to meritorious Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for pursuing higher education in India.
A scholarship scheme by MoSJE for regular, full-time students from Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans; to obtain hig
This scheme has been initiated keeping in view social background of candidates from the deprived section of society and to provide them an opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research in Sci
A scholarship scheme by Ministry of Tribal Affairs for regular, full time students from Scheduled Tribe studying in Class 9th and 10th, in a Government School or in a School recognized by Govt. or a C
The Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) Scheme for Scheduled Caste is formulated and funded by the Ministry of Social Justice &Empowerment. The scheme is open to candidates who belong to Scheduled
The scheme was launched in the year 2000 to provide financial assistance to scheduled caste families at the time of the death of a family member to cover funeral expenses, due to their poor economic c
The scheme aims to uplift Scheduled Castes by providing managerial salary and computer–furniture assistance to eligible cooperative societies.
This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to enhance fish production and provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Tribes (ST
A scholarship scheme by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for Scheduled Caste students pursuing studies beyond class 12th admitted in a full-time course in one of the notified institutions. T
This scheme aims to provide welfare measures in the form of educational stipends, incentives for academic excellence, and financial support for higher education to the children of SC/ST labourers who
The scheme aims to achieve integrated development of selected villages primarily through implementation of existing Central and State Government schemes in a convergent manner, ensuring access to qual
The Central Sector Scheme “Scheme of Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary Organisations Working for the Welfare of Scheduled Tribes” was launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
The "Scheme aims to enhance the reach of development interventions of the Government and fill the gaps in service-deficient Scheduled Caste-dominant areas in sectors such as education, health, vocatio