Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP - Gramin Udyam)
स्टार्ट-अप ग्राम उद्यमिता कार्यक्रम (SVEP - ग्रामीण उद्यम)
Ministry / Dept: Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) / Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - NRLM • Agency: Gram Panchayat Enterprise Resource Centre (ERC) / Block Resource Centre (BRC)
📋 Scheme Objective & Overview
Flagship village enterprise program under MoRD supporting rural entrepreneurs to establish manufacturing, retail, auto-service, food, and grocery enterprises within Gram Panchayats with dedicated handholding by Community Resource Persons (CRP-EP).
💰 Key Financial Benefits & Subsidy Details
- ✓Affordable credit up to ₹5 Lakhs from the Community Enterprise Fund (CEF) without bank collateral hurdles.
- ✓Dedicated support from trained village Cadre: Community Resource Persons for Enterprise Promotion (CRP-EP).
- ✓End-to-end guidance: Market survey, business feasibility plan, bookkeeping, and local market linkage.
- ✓Specialized focus on non-farm enterprises within Gram Panchayat villages.
🎯 Who is Eligible? (Eligibility Criteria)
- •Resident of the participating Gram Panchayat / Village.
- •SHG member or family member of an active SHG under NRLM / SRLM.
- •Willingness to undergo basic entrepreneurial training at Block Resource Centre.
- •Viable non-farm business idea (grocery, flour mill, tailor shop, repair workshop, dairy processing, etc.).
Age Requirement: 18 to 60 years.
Education Qualification: No minimum qualification required (Basic numeracy preferred)
📑 Mandatory Documents Required Checklist
Scanned PDF / Copies🚀 Step-by-Step Application Procedure
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP - Gramin Udyam))
What is the maximum loan limit under Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP - Gramin Udyam)?
Eligible applicants can avail up to Up to ₹5 Lakhs (via Community Enterprise Fund - CEF Soft Loan) in financial assistance from authorized partner banks.
How much capital subsidy is provided?
The scheme provides Soft Community Loan @ 4%-7% reducing interest + 100% Free Business Mentorship credited directly to the loan bank account upon milestone verification.
Is collateral security or mortgage required?
100% Collateral-Free (Guaranteed by Village SHG / Cluster Level Federation).
Ready to apply for Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP - Gramin Udyam)?
Submit your online application through the official government portal.
Apply on Official Portal →Toll-Free Helpline: 1800-180-2012
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