Sarkari Yojana

Bankable Scheme

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Bankable Scheme gives unemployed Scheduled Caste residents aged 18-60 loans of up to ₹2,00,000 for self-employment, with a subsidy of 50% or ₹50,000, whichever is lower.

About Bankable Scheme

The Gujarat Scheduled Caste Development Corporation (GSCDC), under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, runs the “Bankable Scheme” to fund self-employment for scheduled caste persons. It offers loans for business, industry or service activities, together with a subsidy equal to 50% of the loan or ₹50,000/-, whichever is less. Funds can be used to start or grow ventures such as animal husbandry, tailoring, grocery shops, beauty parlours, carpentry, RCC centering, footwear, bamboo work, embroidery and other small trades.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Bankable Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must belong to a scheduled caste

Applicants must belong to a scheduled caste.

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Applicants must be permanent residents of Gujarat

Applicants must be permanent residents of Gujarat.

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Applicants must be aged 18 to 60 years

Applicants must be aged 18 to 60 years.

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Applicants must be jobless

Applicants must be jobless.

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Applicants must be able to run a business…

Applicants must be able to run a business activity.1. Applicants must not have defaulted with any financial institution.

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Yearly income must not be more than ₹1,50,000/-…

Yearly income must not be more than ₹1,50,000/- in urban areas or ₹1,20,000/- in rural areas.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Bankable Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Loans of up to ₹2,00,000/- for business, industrial…

Loans of up to ₹2,00,000/- for business, industrial and service ventures.

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Separate ceilings of ₹1,00,000/- for business and ₹1,00,000/-…

Separate ceilings of ₹1,00,000/- for business and ₹1,00,000/- for the industry/service sector.

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A subsidy of 50% of the loan or…

A subsidy of 50% of the loan or up to ₹50,000/-, whichever is smaller.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Bank passbook or a cancelled cheque

Bank passbook or a cancelled cheque

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Certificate of income

Certificate of income

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A passport-size photo

A passport-size photo

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Household ration card

Household ration card

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Election (voter) card

Election (voter) card

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Certificate of caste

Certificate of caste

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Bahedhari Patrak (undertaking), notarised

Bahedhari Patrak (undertaking), notarised

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Quotation for the items to be purchased

Quotation for the items to be purchased

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School leaving certificate

School leaving certificate

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Bankable Scheme through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Registration

Open the official website of the Gujarat Scheduled Caste Development Corporation, Gandhinagar.
Select "New user (Register)".
Complete the registration form with Email ID, Mobile Number, a login Password and Confirm Password.
Press "Submit".
Once registered, a User ID and Password are generated.

Application

Type in your Username, Password and the Captcha Code.

After signing in, the schemes relevant to your caste are shown.
Select the scheme you wish to apply for.
Complete the "Application Form" and upload the necessary documents
Press Save Application to get a system-generated Application Number.
Press Print Application.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References