Author: dorislyttleton1
NSTFDC under M/o Tribal Affairs extends concessional loans to ST persons for income generation activities/ self-employment
Key Highlights NSTFDC extends concessional loans to ST persons through Term Loan Scheme, AMSY, Micro Credit Scheme for Self-help Groups and under Stand-Up India scheme Margin Money Support Scheme for ST Entrepreneurs formulated in December 2020 under Stand-Up India Scheme Eligible ST Entrepreneurs are allowed to avail financial assistance of NSTFDC to the extent of 15% of the total project cost under Stand-Up India Scheme. Ttribal community owned Minor Forest Produce centric multi-purpose Kendras are set-up in localities with significant tribal population under VanDhan Vikas Karyakram The Kendrasprovide sustainable livelihood opportunities at community level while creating enabling environment to prevent ... Read more