Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in the economic development of Rajasthan. With the growth of the MSME sector, there has been a significant increase in the demand for financial assistance. To cater to this need, various financial institutions and the government have come up with different loan schemes for MSMEs. These loan schemes are designed to provide financial support and promote entrepreneurship.

 

Here are some of the popular loan schemes available for MSMEs in Rajasthan:

 

  1. Rajasthan State Financial Corporation (RSFC) Scheme: This scheme is offered by the Rajasthan State Financial Corporation (RSFC) to promote the growth of MSMEs in the state. The scheme provides term loans and working capital loans to MSMEs engaged in manufacturing, service, and trading activities. The loans can be availed by both new and existing MSMEs.
Scheme NameGenderQualificationAge GroupSocial CategoryIndustry ProfileRural/UrbanState/Central Govt.
Rajasthan State Financial Corporation (RSFC) SchemeAny Higher Secondary, Preferably Graduate18+AllManufacturing, service, and trading activitiesRural/UrbanState Govt.

 

  1. Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGS): This scheme is offered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and provides credit guarantee cover to lenders who offer loans to MSMEs. The scheme is aimed at increasing the flow of credit to the MSME sector and encouraging entrepreneurship.
Scheme NameGenderQualificationAge GroupSocial CategoryIndustry ProfileRural/UrbanState/Central Govt.
Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGS)Both Pertinent to project Fund18 aboveAllManufacturing, service, and trading activitiesRural/UrbanCentral Govt.

 

  1. Stand-Up India Scheme: This scheme is offered by the Government of India to promote entrepreneurship among women and SC/ST entrepreneurs. The scheme provides loans between Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 1 crore for setting up greenfield enterprises in manufacturing, services, or trading sectors.
Scheme NameGenderQualificationAge GroupSocial CategoryIndustry ProfileRural/UrbanState/Central Govt.
Stand-Up India SchemeWomen N/A18 aboveSC/STManufacturing, services, or trading sectorsRural/UrbanCentral Govt.

 

  1. Rajasthan MSME Business Loan Scheme: This scheme is offered by the Rajasthan Cooperative Bank to provide financial assistance to MSMEs for their working capital requirements, purchase of machinery and equipment, and other business-related activities.
Scheme NameGenderQualificationAge GroupSocial CategoryIndustry ProfileRural/UrbanState/Central Govt.
Rajasthan MSME Business Loan SchemeAnyN/AN/AN/AManufacturing, service, and trading activitiesRural/UrbanState Govt.

 

  1. Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP): This scheme is offered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to provide financial assistance to new and existing micro-enterprises in the manufacturing
Scheme NameGenderQualificationAge GroupSocial CategoryIndustry ProfileRural/UrbanState/Central Govt.
Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)AnyMinimum 8th Pass18 years and aboveGeneral, SC, ST, OBC, Women, Physically handicapped, Ex-servicemen, Minorities, and othersManufacturing, service, and trading activitiesRural/UrbanCentral Govt.

 

  1. Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) Scheme: This scheme is offered by the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) to promote industrial development in the state. The scheme provides financial assistance to MSMEs for the establishment of new units, expansion of existing units, and modernization of technology.
Scheme NameGenderQualificationAge GroupSocial CategoryIndustry ProfileRural/UrbanState/Central Govt.
Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) SchemeAnyN/AN/AN/AManufacturing, service, and trading activitiesRural/UrbanState Govt.

 

  1. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY): This scheme is offered by the Government of India to provide collateral-free loans up to Rs. 10 lakhs to micro and small enterprises. The scheme is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and generating employment opportunities in the country.
Scheme NameGenderQualificationAge GroupSocial CategoryIndustry ProfileRural/UrbanState/Central Govt.
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)Any Preferably Graduate 18 years and aboveGeneral, SC, ST, OBC, Women, Physically handicapped, Ex-servicemen, Minorities, and othersManufacturing, service, and trading activitiesRural/UrbanCentral Govt.

 

  1. Annapurna Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs: The Annapurna Scheme is offered by the State Bank of India (SBI) to women entrepreneurs engaged in food catering and processing units. The scheme provides loans of up to Rs. 50,000 for the purchase of kitchen equipment, utensils, and raw materials. The repayment period is three years, and there is no collateral required for loans up to Rs. 50,000.
Scheme NameGenderQualificationAge GroupSocial CategoryIndustry ProfileRural/UrbanState/Central Govt.
Annapurna Scheme for Women EntrepreneursWomenN/A18 years and aboveGeneral, SC, ST, OBC, Women, Physically handicapped, Ex-servicemen, Minorities, and othersFood catering and processing unitsRural/UrbanCentral Govt.
  1. Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme: The Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme is offered by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to women entrepreneurs engaged in the manufacturing, service, and small-scale industries. The scheme provides loans of up to Rs. 10 lakhs for the purchase of machinery and equipment, working capital, and other business requirements. The repayment period is up to 10 years, and there is no collateral required for loans up to Rs. 10 lakhs. 
Scheme NameGenderQualificationAge GroupSocial CategoryIndustry ProfileRural/UrbanState/Central Govt.
Mahila Udyam Nidhi SchemeWomenN/A18 years and aboveGeneral, SC, ST, OBC, Women, Physically handicapped, Ex-servicemen, Minorities, and othersManufacturing, service, and small-scale industriesRural/UrbanCentr
  1. Rajasthan Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation (RSCFDC) Scheme for SC/ST Entrepreneurs: The RSCFDC Scheme is offered by the Rajasthan Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation to SC/ST entrepreneurs engaged in manufacturing, service, and trading activities. The scheme provides loans of up to Rs. 50 lakhs for the purchase of machinery and equipment, working capital, and other business requirements. The repayment period is up to 7 years, and the interest rate is lower than the market rate.
Scheme NameGenderQualificationAge GroupSocial CategoryIndustry ProfileRural/UrbanState/Central Govt.
Rajasthan Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation (RSCFDC) Scheme for SC/ST EntrepreneursSC/STN/A18 years and aboveSC/STManufacturing, service, and trading activitiesRural/UrbanState 

 

These are some of the loan schemes available for MSMEs in Rajasthan. Each scheme has its eligibility criteria, and MSMEs can choose the one that best suits their requirements. By availing of these schemes, MSMEs can meet their financial needs and contribute to the growth of the economy.

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