Over Rs 30,160 cr sanctioned under 'Stand Up India' scheme in six years

Over Rs 30,610 crore has been sanctioned under the Stand Up India scheme to 1,33,995 accounts in six years since the initiative’s inception. 

The Stand Up India scheme was launched in April 2016 to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and women entrepreneurs, focusing on economic empowerment and job creation. As on March 21, 2022, about 133,995 accounts have received advances under the scheme, out of which 19.310 were held by SCs; 6,435 by STs and 108,250 by women.

Loan under the scheme can be availed by SC/ST and women entrepreneurs above 18 years of age, and is available