April 5, 2025 10:13 AM

Stand-Up India Scheme marks 7 years of empowering marginalized entrepreneurs, sanctions over Rs. 61,000 crore in loans

Marking a significant milestone, the Stand-Up India Scheme has completed seven years since its launch on April 5, 2016. Initiated by the Ministry of Finance under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the scheme was designed to empower Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women entrepreneurs by facilitating bank loans for setting up new enterprises. Over the years, the Stand-Up India Scheme has evolved from a funding initiative into a transformative movement that has nurtured entr...