Vanchit Ikai Samooh Aur Vargon Ko Aarthik Sahayata Yojana
The VISVAS (Vanchit Ikai Samooh aur Vargon ko Aarthik Sahayata) Scheme aims to provide interest subvention to OBC/SC Self Help Groups (SHGs) or individuals. It is being implemented...
Key details
Department / Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
> **Eligibility Criteria for Other Backward Classes (OBCs)**
Members of Backward Classes, as notified by Central Government/State Governments
All OBC Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cardholders, and OBC individuals facing three or more Deprivations in terms of SECC-2011, as per records available at the relevant BDO Office shall be eligible for Interest Subvention
All OBC beneficiaries involved in Agricultural activities and getting coverage under the PM KISAN
SHGs must be registered with NRLM/NULM/NABARD with more than two years of credit history
> **Eligibility Criteria for Scheduled Castes (SCs):**
NSFDC recognized Self-Help Groups (SHGs) registered with NRLM/NULM and NABARD
The definition of Scheduled Castes includes all castes notified in the State and/or Central Government lists of SCs
Valid Annual Income Certificate issued by the competent authority of the State Government
AAY cardholders, and other individuals facing three or more Deprivations in terms of SECC-2011
All beneficiaries involved in Agricultural activities and getting coverage under the PM KISAN
How to Apply
**Offline**
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Eligible applicant needs to visit the nearest SCA office, and apply on the prescribed form for VISVAS Scheme.
You can find your nearest SCA office at this link - https://nsfdc.nic.in/channel-patrners/scas
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Enter the necessary details in the application form and mention the needs and choice of vocation and training requirements, if any.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Vanchit Ikai Samooh Aur Vargon Ko Aarthik Sahayata Yojana / what is the eligibility?
> **Eligibility Criteria for Other Backward Classes (OBCs)**
1. Members of Backward Classes, as notified by Central Government/State Governments
2. All OBC Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cardholders, and OBC individuals facing three or more Deprivations in terms of SECC-2011, as per records...
How to apply online for Vanchit Ikai Samooh Aur Vargon Ko Aarthik Sahayata Yojana?
**Offline**
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Step 1:
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Eligible applicant needs to visit the nearest SCA office, and apply on the prescribed form for VISVAS Scheme. You can find your nearest SCA office at this link - https://nsfdc.nic.in/channel-patrners/scas
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Step 2:
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Enter the necessary...