Small Business Scheme (Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam)
The scheme aims to support small businesses. Through this scheme, individual loans at an annual interest rate are provided to members of the SEBC Rabari and Bharwad communities for establishing businesses, such as grocery shops, dairy parlours, and animal food sales centres.
About the Small Business Scheme (Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam) Scheme
The scheme "Small Business Scheme" by the Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to support small businesses. Through this scheme, individual loans at an annual interest rate are provided to individuals from the SEBC Rabari and Bharwad communities for establishing businesses such as grocery shops, dairy parlours, animal food sales centres, and mobile-computer repair shops. Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam implements the scheme.
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Benefits
- The maximum loan limit is ₹2,00,000/- per individual.
- The interest rate is 6% per annum.
- The loan amount disbursed is 95% of the total project cost.
- The beneficiary Contribution is 5% of the total project cost.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should belong to the Rabari and Bharwad castes from the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC).
- The applicant's age should be between 21 and 45 years.
- The applicant's annual income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
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How to Apply for Small Business Scheme (Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam)
Application mode: Online
Step 1: Register on the Official Portal
- Go to the Official Website of Gujarat Gopalak Development Corporation.- Scroll down on the homepage, find the "Small Business Scheme," and click on "Apply Now".
- You will be directed to the application form.
Step 2: Access and Fill Out the Application Form
- Select "Small Business Scheme", enter Unit Cost, and specify the Required Loan Amount.
- Provide Aadhaar, Ration, Voter ID, full name (Last, First, Father/Husband), address, district, taluka, village, PIN, date of birth, age (21-45 as of 14/08/2023), caste, subcaste, phone, mobile, email, gender, and marital status.
- Enter income certificate number, issue date, issuing officer's name, total annual family income (up to ₹ 3,00,000/-), and parent/guardian's occupation.
- If "Physically Handicapped," select "Yes" or "No". If you selected "Yes", provide the percentage (in %).
- Indicate if any family member works in a government or private job. If "Yes," provide their Name, Designation, Place, and Salary details.
- Select your Education Qualification: Uneducated, Educated, Graduation, Post Graduation, or Other Degree.
- If you have taken a past loan, select "Yes" or "No". If you selected "Yes", provide loan details (date, amount, paid, remaining) and your account number.
- Provide bank account number, bank name, branch name, name as per account, account type (Saving/Current), MICR code, and IFSC code.
Step 3: Review and Final Submission
- Carefully review each module. Use the preview option to examine the application before final submission. Fill out the provided "CAPTCHA" and Click on “Submit”.
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Track and Review Status
- Applicant will receive an Application ID/Reference Number. Save or print the acknowledgement for future tracking.
- Go to the Official Website of Gujarat Gopalak Development Corporation.- Scroll down and locate the Know App Status. Click on "Know App Status".
- Select the Scheme name, Enter App No., and Birth Date. Fill out the Captcha and click on Submit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Small Business Scheme (Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam) scheme?
The scheme "Small Business Scheme" by the Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to support small businesses. Through this scheme, individual loans at an annual interest rate are provided to individuals from the SEBC Rabari and Bharwad…
Who is eligible for Small Business Scheme (Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam)?
The applicant should belong to the Rabari and Bharwad castes from the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC). The applicant&39;s age should be between 21 and 45 years. The applicant&39;s annual income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-. <br
What benefits does Small Business Scheme (Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam) provide?
The maximum loan limit is ₹2,00,000/- per individual. The interest rate is 6% per annum. The loan amount disbursed is 95% of the total project cost. The beneficiary Contribution is 5% of the total project cost. <br
How can I apply for Small Business Scheme (Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam)?
Step 1: Register on the Official Portal Go to the Official Website of Gujarat Gopalak Development Corporation.- Scroll down on the homepage, find the "Small Business Scheme," and click on "Apply Now". You will be directed to the application form. Step 2: Access and Fill Out the…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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