Sarkari Yojana

Mahila Samruddhi Yojana (DAADC)

Gujarat
Quick Summary: DAADC's Mahila Samruddhi Yojana gives Scheduled Caste women in Gujarat a ₹50,000 loan at 6% per annum to start micro or small businesses. The loan is repayable over 36 months.

About Mahila Samruddhi Yojana (DAADC)

Under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, the Dr. Ambedkar Antyodaya Development Corporation (DAADC) carries out the “Mahila Samruddhi Yojana”. It encourages women of the Antyodaya Samaj, particularly Scheduled Caste women, to become self-employed and financially independent. Eligible women can take loans at a concessional rate of interest to begin small-scale businesses.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Mahila Samruddhi Yojana (DAADC), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be permanent residents of Gujarat

Applicants must be permanent residents of Gujarat.

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Only women are covered

Only women are covered.

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She has to be from the Scheduled Caste…

She has to be from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.

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Her family must be an Antyodaya Anna Yojana…

Her family must be an Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) household, or she must be from the economically backward class.

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Annual family income has to be ₹3,00,000/- or…

Annual family income has to be ₹3,00,000/- or lower.

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She should intend to start a self-employment venture…

She should intend to start a self-employment venture or a micro-enterprise.

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

Benefits Provided

Mahila Samruddhi Yojana (DAADC) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Loan Amount

Loan Amount: To set up a micro or small business, an eligible woman gets ₹50,000/-.- Interest Rate: The loan carries interest of 6% per annum.- State Government Contribution: The state bears 95% of the loan, which is ₹47,500/-.- Beneficiary Contribution: The woman puts in the remaining 5%, i.e., ₹2,500/-.- Possible Monthly Installment Amount: Repayment works out to around ₹1,445/- per month.- Duration: The repayment term is 36 Months (3 years)

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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Copy of Aadhaar Card

Copy of Aadhaar Card

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Cancelled Cheque or Bank Passbook

Cancelled Cheque or Bank Passbook

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SC caste certificate

SC caste certificate

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Family Ration Card

Family Ration Card

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Election Card copy

Election Card copy

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Certificate of widowhood

Certificate of widowhood

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Proof of age

Proof of age

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Certificate of birth

Certificate of birth

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Certificate of income

Certificate of income

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Leaving certificate from school

Leaving certificate from school

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A copy of the Electricity Bill

A copy of the Electricity Bill

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Mahila Samruddhi Yojana (DAADC) through the online application process outlined below.

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Visit the Dr

Visit the Dr. Ambedkar Antyodaya Vikas Nigam (SC) official website.

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Click "Apply Now" on the top menu

Click "Apply Now" on the top menu.

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Select the loan scheme by its name

Select the loan scheme by its name.

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Specify the loan category and the loan amount

Specify the loan category and the loan amount.

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The Application Form asks for

The Application Form asks for:
Personal Information: name, gender, date of birth, caste and similar details
Address Information: permanent address plus correspondence address
Income Details: monthly earnings of the family and the income source
Loan Requirement: the sum required and how it will be used (e.g., business, self-employment)
Bank Account Details: the account for receiving the loan

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Scanned copies of these must be uploaded

Scanned copies of these must be uploaded: the Caste certificate, Income certificate, Aadhaar card, Passport-size photo, the first page of the Bank passbook, and Residence proof.

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Make sure all entries are correct by clicking…

Make sure all entries are correct by clicking "Preview", then click "Submit".

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Keep the Application ID/Reference Number you receive, and…

Keep the Application ID/Reference Number you receive, and save or print the acknowledgement for tracking later.

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