Mukhyamantri Nahri Kendra

Description
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
• 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.
• Given in two installments – 60% in the first installment and 40% in the second installment.
• Loan at 4% per annum.
• Loan (excluding subsidy) must be repaid in 20 equal installments over 5 years, including interest.
• Option to repay earlier is allowed.
• No upfront contribution required from the beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a woman.
2. - The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
3. - The applicant must be residing in a tribal area.
4. - The applicant must be engaged in or willing to establish a self-employment venture through a Nahri Kendra.
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Application Process
Step 1: Visit the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation official website.
Click on the "APPLY FOR LOAN".
Select the scheme name "Foreign Study".
Fill the registration form: Full Name (as per Aadhaar Card), Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Mobile Nu…
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Visit the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation official website.
Click on the "APPLY FOR LOAN".
Select the scheme name "Foreign Study".
Fill the registration form: Full Name (as per Aadhaar Card), Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, Uder name, Password for login, Confirm Password.
Click on the "Sign Up.
After successful registration, User ID and Password will be generated.
Enter User ID, Password, and Captcha Code.
After login, schemes applicable to your caste will be displayed.
Click on the scheme you want to apply for.
Fill the "Application Form" and upload the required documents
Click Save Application. The system will generate an Application Number.
Click Print Application.

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

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Only Scheduled Tribe women residing in tribal areas of Gujarat.
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Q: What is the maximum financial assistance under this scheme?
A: Financial assistance up to ₹5,00,000 (50% subsidy + 50% loan).
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Q: How is the subsidy provided?
A: In two installments – 60% first and 40% later.
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Q: How is the loan repaid?
A: The loan repaid in 20 equal installments over 5 years.
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Q: Is there any income limit to apply?
A: No, there is no income limit.
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Q: Can an applicant repay the loan early?
A: Yes, early repayment is allowed.
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Q: Who implements the scheme?
A: The scheme implemented by the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation.
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Q: What is the main objective of the scheme?
A: To empower tribal women by supporting self-employment through women-run centers.
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Q: Can non-tribal women apply?
A: No, the scheme is only for Scheduled Tribe women.
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Q: What recommendation is required for application?
A: Recommendation from the concerned project sponsor or Assistant Commissioner of Tribal Affairs.
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Q: Where can more information be obtained?
A: From the District Superintendent’s office of Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation or its website https://adijatinigam.gov.in
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