NEW DELHI, Nov. 11 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of Stand-Up India Scheme for a period of 5 years upto 31.03.2031. The scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship among Women, Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) and aims to provide financial assistance to additional 2.5 lakh entrepreneurs in a span of five years. Since its launch in April 2016, the scheme has facilitated loans to more than 2.75 lakh Women/SC/ST entrepreneurs.
Eligible borrowers: Women, SC and ST entrepreneurs for setting up new/green field enterprises
Quantum of Support: The loan can be in the form of either Composite (Working Capital and Term Loan) or Term loan for amounts above Rs.10.00 la...