Small Business (GBCDC)

What is Small Business (GBCDC)?

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance at a low interest rate to SEBC individuals for small business ventures.

Benefit

1. Financial assistance in the form of a loan up to ₹2,00,000/-. 1. The loan can be utilised for starting small businesses such as grocery stores, dairy parlours, animal fodder sales centres, mobile and computer repairing shops, etc.

Level

State — Gujarat

Ministry / Dept.

Social Justice and Empowerment Department

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

1. The applicant should belong to a socially and educationally backward class. 1. The applicant's total annual individual/family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-. 1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.

Last verified

Recently

Benefits

1. Financial assistance in the form of a loan up to ₹2,00,000/-. 1. The loan can be utilised for starting small businesses such as grocery stores, dairy parlours, animal fodder sales centres, mobile and computer repairing shops, etc.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Step 1: Visit the official website of the Gujarat Backwards Caste Development Corporation.

2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

   Step 2: On the top menu bar, click on "Apply Online".

3. Step 3: Online application — step 3

   Step 3: If you’re a new user, click on "New Registration" Enter personal details (name, mobile number, email, aadhaar number, etc.), create a password, and complete OTP verification.

4. Step 4: Online application — step 4

   Step 4: Use your registered credentials (User ID and password) to log in.

5. Step 5: Online application — step 5

   Step 5: Click on “New Application”. Select “Small Business Scheme” from the list of available schemes.

6. Step 6: Online application — step 6

   Step 6: Fill out the Application Form, enter the following details:

7. Step 7: Online application — step 7

   Personal Information: Name, gender, date of birth, caste, etc. Address Information: Permanent and correspondence address Income Details: Monthly family income and source Loan Requirement: Amount needed, proposed use (e.g., business, self-employment) Bank Account Details: For loan disbursement

8. Step 8: Online application — step 8

   Step 7: Upload scanned copies of the Caste certificate, Income certificate, Aadhaar card, Passport-size photo, Bank passbook (first page), and Residence proof.

9. Step 9: Online application — step 9

   Step 8: Double-check all details. Click on “Preview” to verify. If all details are correct, click “Submit”.

10. Step 10: Online application — step 10

    Step 9: Applicant will receive an Application ID/Reference Number. Save or print the acknowledgement for future tracking.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.