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.

Application Steps:

• Login with User ID, Password, and Captcha.
• Select the scheme you want to apply for.
• Fill the “Application Form” and upload documents.
• Click Save Application to generate an Application Number.
• Click Print Application.

Documents Required

• 7/12 Certificate
• Affidavit
• Business Address Proof
• Income Certificate
• Ration Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
• Caste Certificate
• Passport-size Photos

Mukhyamantri Nidan Yojana