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Mobile Food Court Van (DAADC)

₹6 lakh food court van loan · 6% interest · SC Antyodaya families in Gujarat

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 6% interest.

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About This Scheme

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 6% interest.

Full official description

The "Mobile Food Court Van" scheme is implemented by the Dr. Ambedkar Antyodaya Development Corporation (DAADC) under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to generate self-employment opportunities in the food and beverage sector by providing loan assistance to unemployed scheduled caste individuals belonging to Antyodaya families. Under this scheme, loan is provided to the eligible beneficiaries at a concessional interest rate.

Benefits

  • Loan amount: Up to ₹6,00,000
  • Interest rate: 6% per annum
  • Government covers 95% of the cost (₹5,70,000); you pay only 5% (₹30,000 upfront)
  • Flexible repayment options:
    • ₹11,020/month over 5 years
    • ₹9,447/month over 6 years
    • ₹8,327/month over 7 years

💡 Why Startups Should Care

A mobile food court van is a low-capex, high-footfall business — and this scheme puts ₹6 lakh in your hand at 6% interest with the state government covering 95% of the loan contribution. Your monthly EMI starts at just ₹8,327 (7-year term), keeping cashflow manageable while you build revenue.

Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

Gujarat resident, Scheduled Caste community, from an Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) family, aged 18–55, with annual family income below ₹3 lakh.

How to Apply

  1. Visit daadconline.gujarat.gov.in and click "Apply Now" in the top menu.
  2. Click on the "Mobile Food Court Van" loan scheme.
  3. Select the loan category and enter the desired loan amount.
  4. Fill in personal information (name, gender, DOB, caste), address, income details, loan purpose, and bank account details.
  5. Upload scanned copies of caste certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar card, passport-size photo, bank passbook, and address proof.
  6. Click "Preview" to verify all details, then click "Submit".
  7. Save or print the Application ID/Reference Number you receive for future tracking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the scheme?

Unemployed individuals belonging to Scheduled Castes and classified under Antyodaya families in Gujarat.

How many guarantors are needed?

Two guarantors are required for the loan application.

What kind of business is supported?

Mobile food and beverage businesses.

Is the application process online?
What is the maximum loan amount available under this scheme?

A loan of up to ₹6,00,000/- can be availed under the scheme.

What is the government’s share?

95% of the project cost.

What is the loan repayment period?

The repayment period ranges from 60 months to 84 months (i.e., 5 to 7 years).

Can women applicants apply under this scheme?

Yes, eligible women belonging to Antyodaya Scheduled Caste families can also apply.

Ready to apply?

Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.

Apply on myScheme.gov.in

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar card
  • Caste certificate
  • Income certificate
  • Birth certificate
  • Passport-size photos
  • Bank passbook / account details
  • Identity proof
  • Mark sheet / school leaving certificate
  • Copy of licence

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LoanSelf-employmentScheduled CasteAntyodayaFood Court Van
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