Banking and Finance Sector Schemes

Scheme Name Information Eligibility How to Apply Action
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) Aims to provide financial inclusion by ensuring access to financial services like banking, savings, and remittance. All citizens, especially those from low-income groups, can open a basic savings bank account. Approach any bank branch or Business Correspondent (Bank Mitr) associated with the scheme. Apply
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) Supports micro-enterprises by providing loans up to Rs. 10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro-enterprises. Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals looking for loans for business purposes. Apply through participating banks, NBFCs, or online through the official Mudra Yojana website. Apply
Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Aims to provide a defined pension to the unorganized sector, ensuring social security in old age. Individuals aged 18 to 40 years with a savings bank account. Enroll through banks offering the scheme or through the official APY website. Apply
Stand-Up India Promotes entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women by facilitating loans to set up greenfield enterprises. SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. Apply through participating banks or online via the Stand-Up India portal. Apply
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) A pension scheme for senior citizens offering guaranteed returns and periodic pension payments. Individuals aged 60 years and above. Apply through Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India or other designated offices. Apply
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Shetkari Karjmukti Yojana Aims to provide debt waiver and support to farmers facing financial distress. Small and marginal farmers with outstanding agricultural loans. Apply through the online portal or visit the nearest agriculture office. Apply
Mahatma Phule Shikshan Yojana Provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections for pursuing higher education. Students from economically weaker sections pursuing higher education. Apply through the online application process on the scholarship portal. Apply
Chief Minister's Employment Generation Programme (CMEGP) Facilitates self-employment opportunities by providing financial assistance for setting up micro and small enterprises. Individuals aged 18 to 50 years with minimum educational qualification. Apply through the district industries center or online via the official portal. Apply
Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojana Offers scholarship to students from economically weaker sections pursuing professional and technical courses. Students from economically weaker sections pursuing professional and technical courses. Apply through the online scholarship portal or the respective educational institution. Apply
Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) Crop Loan Scheme Provides crop loans to farmers through cooperative banks to support agricultural activities. Farmers in Maharashtra. Apply through the nearest cooperative bank or online through the bank's portal. Apply