Vanchit Ikai Samooh Aur Vargon Ko Aarthik Sahayata Yojana

Description
The VISVAS Vanchit Ikai Samooh aur Vargon ko Aarthik Sahayata Scheme aims to provide interest subvention to OBC/SC Self Help Groups SHGs or individuals. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The objective of the scheme is to provide the direct benefit of a lower rate of interest to the eligible beneficiaries who have availed loans through Public Sector Banks PSBs , Regional Rural Banks RRBs and similar financial institutions hereinafter referred to as Lending Institutions. In December 2020, the VISVAS scheme got a major boost after the National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation NBCFDC and National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation NSFDC signed a Memorandum of Agreement MoA with the Central Bank of India and Punjab National Bank, premier and leading Public Sector Banks.

Benefits
• Maximum loan limit (for SHG): ₹ 4,00,000
• Maximum loan limit (for individual): ₹ 2,00,000
• Maximum Subvention Amount: @5% per annum
• Through Direct Transfer of Subvention Amount into operating account of SHG or Individual

Eligibility Criteria
1. > **Eligibility Criteria for Other Backward Classes (OBCs)**
2. Members of Backward Classes, as notified by Central Government/State Governments
3. All OBC Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cardholders, and OBC individuals facing three or more Deprivations in terms of SECC-2011, as per records available at the relevant BDO Office shall be eligible for Interest Subvention
4. All OBC beneficiaries involved in Agricultural activities and getting coverage under the PM KISAN
5. SHGs must be registered with NRLM/NULM/NABARD with more than two years of credit history
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7. > **Eligibility Criteria for Scheduled Castes (SCs):**
8. NSFDC recognized Self-Help Groups (SHGs) registered with NRLM/NULM and NABARD
9. The definition of Scheduled Castes includes all castes notified in the State and/or Central Government lists of SCs
10. Valid Annual Income Certificate issued by the competent authority of the State Government
11. AAY cardholders, and other individuals facing three or more Deprivations in terms of SECC-2011
12. All beneficiaries involved in Agricultural activities and getting coverage under the PM KISAN

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Eligible applicant needs to visit the nearest SCA office, and apply on the prescribed form for VISVAS Scheme. You can find your nearest SCA office at this link - https://nsfdc.nic.in/channel-patrners/scas
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Step 1: Eligible applicant needs to visit the nearest SCA office, and apply on the prescribed form for VISVAS Scheme. You can find your nearest SCA office at this link - https://nsfdc.nic.in/channel-patrners/scas

Step 2: Step 2: Enter the necessary details in the application form and mention the needs and choice of vocation and training requirements, if any.
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Step 2: Enter the necessary details in the application form and mention the needs and choice of vocation and training requirements, if any.

Step 3: Step 3: Submit your application form and the required documents to the same SCA office. After reviewing the application, the loan will be sanctioned by SCA.
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Step 3: Submit your application form and the required documents to the same SCA office. After reviewing the application, the loan will be sanctioned by SCA.

Required Documents
• Proof of Identity (Aadhaar card)
• Proof of membership in an SHG
• Proof of registration of the SHG with NRLM/NULM/NABARD
• Proof reg. Credit History of the SHG
• Ration Card
• Income Certificate (issued by the competent authority of the State Government)
• Caste Certificate
• Antyoday Anna Yojana (AAY) card (if applicable)
• Proof of being a beneficiary of PM Kisan Scheme (if applicable)
• Passport size Photograph of the applicant

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Q 1. Are SHGs That Are Availing Subsidy Under Any Other Scheme Eligible Under This Scheme?
A: Ans. No, the Self Help Groups availing interest subvention under this scheme are not eligible for interest subversion under any other scheme.

Q: Q 2. Are All SHGs Eligible For Interest Subvention Under VISVAS Scheme?
A: Ans. Only SHGs with 100% SC/OBC members with Standard Accounts are eligible to benefit under this interest subvention scheme.

Q: Q 3. What Are The Key Features Under The VISVAS Scheme?
A: Ans. All SC/OBC individuals and Self Help Groups with annual family income up to Rs. 3.00 Lakh will be eligible for interest subvention @ 5% on loans up to Rs lakhs.

Q: Q 4. What Does VISVAS In The Scheme Stand For?
A: Ans. VISVAS in the scheme name stands for Vanchit Ikai Samooh aur Vargon ko Aarthik Sahayata.

Q: What is the Maximum Loan Limit for SHGs?
A: The Maximum loan limit for SHGs is [?] 4,00,000

Q: What Is The Maximum Loan Limit For individual?
A: The Maximum Loan Limit For an Individual Is [?] 2,00,000

Q: What is the Maximum Subvention Amount for this scheme?
A: The Maximum Subvention Amount For This Scheme is @5% P.A.

Q: What shall be the Mode Of Payment Of the Subvention?
A: The Mode of payment of the Subvention shall be Through Direct Transfer of Subvention Amount into operating account of SHG or Individual.