This article examines the Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme offered by the Government of India to female citizens. Additionally, we will discuss the eligibility criteria and industries that are eligible for this scheme. Women who start, create, or develop a commercial enterprise are called Women Entrepreneurs.

Overview

This article examines the Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme offered by the Government of India to female citizens. Additionally, we will discuss the eligibility criteria and industries that are eligible for this scheme. Women who start, create, or develop a commercial enterprise are called Women Entrepreneurs.

Around 13.76 percent of entrepreneurs in the country are women, and more than 20 percent of small and medium-sized businesses are owned by female entrepreneurs. It is particularly difficult for women to break into the Indian Entrepreneurial Community.

Nearly every field has inequities, resulting in women competing against their counterparts. Bearing that in mind the Government of India has put forth several schemes designed to help women of all ages, develop their potential and broaden their horizons. Among these is the Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme.

Mahila Udyam Nidhi scheme was an initiative of Punjab National Ban. It was launched under the aegis of SIDBI (Small Industrial Development Bank of India). This initiative was set up to provide credit facilities and financial assistance to women in the manufacturing, production, and service industries. This scheme takes into account, small businesses with startup requirements.

The initiative has led to the creation of more jobs in the small and micro-scale sectors and a number of other banks have jumped on board following their successful introduction and transformation.

Objective

The program is designed to empower women entrepreneurs by providing them with financial support that will enable them to become self-sufficient. As well as to encourage women to enter the mainstream business world. In addition to empowering Women Entrepreneurs, a major goal of the initiative was to provide them with the necessary tools to run successful businesses and to reinforce weak SSI (Small Scale Industries) units.

Features

All types of firms in the production, manufacturing, and service industries can qualify for these collateral-free loans. Those eligible for the loan will receive a maximum loan amount of 25% of their total business cost, or Rs 2.5 lakhs per project. However, the total cost of the project must not exceed Rs. 10 Lakh. You can repay this loan amount within a period of ten years. It includes a moratorium of five years.

Businesses that are currently involved in production or manufacturing can use this amount to upgrade and enhance existing businesses, as well as in upgrading technology in the service sector. This facility is available without any collateral against the services.

Small Industrial Development Banks of India (SIDBI) provide guidance, while the financial institutions take care of the implementation. There is a low and subsidized rate of interest, although it may vary depending on the financial institution you obtain the loan from.  The rate of interest is determined by a number of factors, such as the credit history of the borrower, their repayment capacity, as well as their location, and business model. Occasionally, banks impose a service charge of 1% per year; however, in some cases, it can be exempted.

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Women Entrepreneurs can run the following businesses

• Service center for mobile phones
• Beauty Salon and Spa
• The repair and maintenance of electronic appliances like washing machines, TVs, and refrigerators
• A daycare center
• Auto repair shops and garages
• Agricultural Equipment repair and maintenance
• Dining establishments, restaurants, and food joints
• Cyber Cafes
• Businesses buy two-wheelers and four-wheelers
• Cleaning and laundry services
• Boutiques

Eligibility criteria

• The program is open to women who are starting new businesses or are already operating MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) with a minimum investment of Rs. 5 lakhs.
• At least 51% of the company should be owned by Women Entrepreneurs.
• Existing or newly formed MSMEs engaged exclusively in the service, trading, or manufacturing sectors.
• Applicants should only use the loan amount for the following purposes: upgrades in services, machinery, technology, expanding a business, improving operations, innovating, or creating a new business that meets the aforementioned standards.

You can find the steps of the loan application below:

• Take a look at the Punjab National Bank’s official website.
• To access the SME Banking website, use the search box on the homepage and click the link.
• Towards the bottom of the page, there are three choices for “Application Forms For MSME Loan.”.
• Select the option of a loan up to 1 crore from the list of links.
• Upon clicking this, it will redirect you to the Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme application. You will need to print and fill out the form by hand.
• It starts with a provisional acknowledgment.
• Page two contains the application form.
• You will need to write down the Unit/Applicant, Registered Office Address, Factory/Shop/Business Address.
• In the next section, enter your complete contact information like your phone number, PAN card, e-mail, and Udyog number.
• Here, you will need to enter your company’s details, such as the nature of your business, the number of partners in your company, banking/credit facilities, and the equipment you want to propose.
• Enter all information about the past business performance of the firm and future business forecast on the fifth page.
• For the statutory obligation question, select Yes or No.
• You now need to provide address and identification proofs.
• Attach your current photograph to the form and sign it.
• Last but not least, enter the location, signature, and date.
• After completing the application, take it to the nearest branch of PNB submission and verification.

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Documents required

• Aadhar Card
• PAN Card
• Bank statement for the last nine months
• Evidence of residency – latest telephone invoices, electricity receipts
• Proof of business authority- Rent Agreement (if business premises are on lease)
• Small business documentation
• Contact information
• Passport Size photographs

Conclusion

In spite of efforts by our Government, Microfinance Institutions, and Non-Governmental Organizations to raise awareness among specific sections of society, the impact has been less than what was anticipated. Due to the lack of insight and awareness, many people either do not know about or cannot utilize these exclusive borrowing opportunities.

To advance women’s prospects, support groups and collaborative efforts would be beneficial. As many women as possible could learn from other female entrepreneurs’ success stories.

To know more details on Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme . You can email  [email protected] or call at  +918886666821.

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