BusinessWomenFinancial Assistance
Stand-Up India
Ministry of Finance (Dept. of Financial Services)
Bank loans to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs to set up a greenfield (first-time) enterprise in manufacturing, services, trading or agri-allied activity.
Eligibility criteria
- Age is 18 years or above
- Woman entrepreneur, or belongs to SC/ST category
Note: The enterprise must be greenfield and, for non-individual entities, at least 51% owned by an SC/ST or woman entrepreneur.
Documents required
- Identity & address proof
- Category certificate (for SC/ST applicants)
- Business project report
- Proof that the enterprise is greenfield (first venture)
How to apply for Stand-Up India
- 1Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (use the eligibility checker below).
- 2Keep the required documents ready: Identity & address proof, Category certificate (for SC/ST applicants), Business project report, Proof that the enterprise is greenfield (first venture).
- 3Apply on the official portal — https://www.standupmitra.in — or through the channel it specifies.
- 4Note the deadline: Open — via standupmitra.in and scheduled banks.
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