To empower persons with benchmark disabilities by providing them with concessional loans for self-employment or income-generating activities.
Loan Support:
Loan amount: Up to ₹50 lakhs.
Interest rate: Concessional rates ranging from 4% to 9%.
Repayment period: Up to 10 years.
a. Disability Criteria:
Must have a benchmark disability (40% and above) under the RPwD Act, 2016.
b. Age Criteria:
Must be above 18 years of age.
For persons with intellectual disabilities, minimum age is 14 years.
c. Income Criteria:
No income limit.
d. Other Conditions:
Must possess a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID).
Via Lending Bodies:
Apply through State Channelizing Agencies (SCAs), recognized partner banks, or NGOs.
Submit required documents and project report.
Personal and Project Documents:
Age certificate.
UDID card.
Income proof (if required by lending body).
Project report detailing the business or activity for which loan is sought.