Central Government Scheme

PM SVANidhi – Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi

Micro-credit facility for street vendors to resume livelihoods post-COVID with formal credit history.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Street vendors vending in urban areas as of or before 24 March 2020
  • Must hold a Certificate of Vending / Identity Card issued by ULB, OR be recommended by ULB/Town Vending Committee
  • Vendors left out of city surveys can also apply with a letter of recommendation from ULB

Required Documents

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Certificate of Vending / Identity Card from ULB
  • Bank account details
  • Mobile number
  • Photograph

Benefits & What You Get

Initial working capital loan of ₹10,000 (repayable in 12 months); on timely repayment, eligible for ₹20,000 then ₹50,000 in subsequent cycles. Interest subsidy of 7% per annum credited quarterly to bank account. Incentive of up to ₹1,200/year for digital transactions. No collateral required; builds formal credit history with credit bureaus.

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