National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC)

Central GovtCategory: Financial AssistanceMinistry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Provides concessional credit and skill development to SC families below double the poverty line. Loans up to Rs. 30 lakh.

Eligibility criteria

  • SC category
  • Below double poverty line

How to apply

Application mode: offline

  1. Apply through State Channelizing Agency — Application processed
  2. Loan disbursed for project/training — Funds credited

Required documents

Required

  • Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
  • Income Certificate — Issued by Tehsildar (Recent)
  • Bank Account Passbook — Active bank account (First page)

Optional

  • Caste Certificate — For SC/ST/OBC (From competent authority)

Official source: https://nsfdc.nic.in/#nsfdc

Last verified: 23 June 2026

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