Banks Sanction ₹62,791 Crore to 2.75 Lakh Beneficiaries Under Stand-Up India Scheme
The Stand-Up India Scheme, launched in April 2016 to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women, has achieved a significant milestone. As of August 2025, banks have sanctioned ₹62,791 crore in loans to 2,75,291 beneficiaries, according to information presented in Parliament by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary.
The scheme was introduced on 5 April 2016 with the objective of encouraging greenfield enterprises by providing financial support to underrepresented sections.
The initiative ensures financial inclusion and supports job creation by enabling new entrepreneurs to establish businesses.
Alongside Stand-Up India, the government has also strengthened agriculture credit support,
The combined measures demonstrate the government’s focus on,
Together, these efforts contribute to inclusive growth, rural development, and financial stability.
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