Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Rajasthan Dalit Adivasi Udyam Protsahan Yojana 2022

Open all year Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Rajasthan Rajasthan

Subsidy

Margin money of 25% of project cost, up to ₹25 lakh. Plus 6% to 9% interest subsidy for 5 years.

What it funds: Margin money and interest subsidy on loans for SC and ST founders in Rajasthan
Who can apply: SC or ST founder, native of Rajasthan, over 18
Firms must be 51% owned by SC or ST members
Not a government employee or loan defaulter
Manufacturing, service or trade enterprise
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply online through the Rajasthan SSO portal. A bank sanctions the loan.
Best for: Idea, Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: State governments

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