The scheme aims to provide opportunities for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students to design, launch, and run their own business or startup after formal education is completed or during their final year of education. The scheme provides a limited one-time financial assistance of ₹20,00,000/-.
Central Government | subsidy | business
Seed money of ₹2,00,000 per startup (non-refundable) for registered startups of SC/ST students
Administered by Ministry of Education
Eligible categories: SC, ST
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Scheme details may change over time. Please verify eligibility and benefits on official government websites. For help applying, visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or contact your elected representative.