Seven Years of Stand-Up India Scheme: Empowering Marginalized Entrepreneurs
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Stand-Up India Scheme |
| Launch Date | April 5, 2016 (under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance |
| Target Groups | Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women entrepreneurs |
| Objective | Provide bank loans for starting new enterprises to empower marginalized groups |
| Total Loans Sanctioned | Rs. 61,020.41 crore (as of March 17, 2025) |
| SC Loan Accounts | Increased from 9,399 to 46,248; Loans from Rs. 1,826.21 crore to Rs. 9,747.11 crore |
| ST Loan Accounts | Increased from 2,841 to 15,228; Loans from Rs. 574.65 crore to Rs. 3,244.07 crore |
| Women Entrepreneurs | Loan accounts surged from 55,644 to 1,90,844; Loans from Rs. 12,452.37 crore to Rs. 43,984.10 crore |
| Key Achievement | Significant growth in loan disbursements, showcasing expanding reach and impact |
| Impact | Job creation, inclusive economic growth, and empowerment of marginalized groups |