Launched on 16th January, 2016, the Startup India Initiative has rolled out several programs with the objective of supporting entrepreneurs, building a robust startup ecosystem and transforming India into a country of job creators instead of job seekers. These programs are managed by a dedicated Startup India Team, which reports to the Department for Industrial Policy and Promotion (DPIIT).
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Overview of Stand-up India
| Name | Stand-up India |
| Launch year | 2016 |
| Launched by | PM Narendra Modi |
| Sector | Central sector scheme |
| Eligibility | standupmitra.in/Home/SUISchemes |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Finance |
| Objective | to support entrepreneurship among women and SC & ST communities. |
| Official website | standupmitra.in |
Objective and Benefits of Stand-up India
The Stand-Up India Scheme’s objective is to promote entrepreneurship among women or scheduled caste and scheduled tribes by facilitating bank loans. Minimum one ST or SC borrower and at least one woman can avail of loans ranging between ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore from banks to set up a greenfield enterprise under this scheme.
How to Apply for Stand-up India
Click on following link
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes
