Question

    Which of the following Government Scheme was launched

    with an aim for facilitating credit to SC/ST and Women entrepreneurs?
    A PM Vaya Vandana Yojana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Nai Manzil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Start Up India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Stand Up India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E PM Jan Dhan Yojana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Stand Up India: Launched in 2016 for facilitating credit to SC/ST and Women entrepreneurs The scheme covers all branches of Scheduled Commercial Banks. Bank loans between Rs.10 lakh and Rs. 1 crore to SC/ ST borrower and woman borrower for setting up a greenfield enterprise. The scheme provides financial assistance (funded /non-funded) for working capital, acquisition of fixed assets in manufacturing, services or retail sector. Loan may be secure by collateral security or at the guarantee of Credit Guarantee Fund for Stand-Up India Loans (BGFSIL) as decided by the banks. The scheme, which covers all branches of Scheduled Commercial Banks, can be accessed in three potential ways: ·                     Directly at the branch ·                     Through Stand-Up India Portal (www.standupmitra.in) ·                     Through the Lead District Manager (LDM)

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