Since 2016, Stand-Up India Scheme has sanctioned ₹62,791 crore to 2.75 lakh SC/ST:
The Stand-Up India Scheme, launched in April 2016 to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women, has achieved a significant milestone. As of August 2025, banks have sanctioned ₹62,791 crore in loans to 2,75,291 beneficiaries, according to information presented in Parliament by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary.The scheme was introduced on 5 April 2016 with the objective of encouraging greenfield enterprises by providing financial support to underrepresented sections.
