Mukhyamantri Nahri Kendra

The “Mukhyamantri Nahri Kendra” was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to empower tribal women by providing them with livelihood opportunities through women-run centers. These centers promote the sale of tribal dishes and home-made products, thereby improving income and living standards. Under this scheme, tribal women-run groups receive a subsidy covering 50% of project costs and the remaining 50% as a loan at a concessional interest rate.

Benefits

Monetary Benefit: 50% of the project cost or ₹5,00,000, whichever is less, provided as subsidy. The remaining 50% of the project cost is provided as a loan.
Subsidy Disbursement: Given in two installments – 60% in the first installment and 40% in the second installment.
Interest Rate: Loan at 4% per annum.
Repayment: Loan must be repaid in 20 equal installments over 5 years. Option to repay earlier is allowed.
Beneficiary Contribution: No upfront contribution required.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a woman.
The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
The applicant must be residing in a tribal area.
The applicant must be engaged in or willing to establish a self-employment venture through a Nahri Kendra.

Application Process

Online: https://adijatinigam.gujarat.gov.in/home

Registration Process:

Visit the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation official website.
Click on “APPLY FOR LOAN”.
Select the scheme name “Foreign Study” (Note: Use navigation to reach appropriate form).
Fill the registration form: Full Name, Gender, DOB, Aadhaar, Mobile, Username, Password.
Click on “Sign Up”. User ID and Password will be generated.

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