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NSTFDC loans for Scheduled Tribes (incl. Adivasi Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana)

NSTFDC loans for Scheduled Tribes (incl. Adivasi Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana) is a central government scheme. Low-interest term loans for ST entrepreneurs, with a special concessional loan for tribal women (Adivasi Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana), through state channelising agencies. Who qualifies: Scheduled Tribe persons and groups, within the scheme’s income limits. Applying is free on nstfdc.tribal.gov.in.

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WhereAll India (central government)
Run byMinistry of Tribal Affairs (National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation)
Last checked1 November 2026

What do you get under NSTFDC loans (ST)?

Low-interest term loans for ST entrepreneurs, with a special concessional loan for tribal women (Adivasi Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana), through state channelising agencies.

Who is eligible for NSTFDC loans (ST)?

  • Scheduled Tribe persons and groups, within the scheme’s income limits.

Documents needed for NSTFDC loans (ST)

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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.

How to apply for NSTFDC loans (ST)

  1. Apply to the state tribal development finance corporation in your district.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for NSTFDC loans (ST)?

Scheduled Tribe persons and groups, within the scheme’s income limits.

How much do I get under NSTFDC loans (ST)?

Low-interest term loans for ST entrepreneurs, with a special concessional loan for tribal women (Adivasi Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana), through state channelising agencies.

What documents do I need for NSTFDC loans (ST)?

Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC), if you claim it; Income certificate; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Business proof or plan (Udyam, vending certificate, quotation).

How do I apply for NSTFDC loans (ST)?

Apply to the state tribal development finance corporation in your district. Official site: https://nstfdc.tribal.gov.in/

Do I have to pay anyone to apply for NSTFDC loans (ST)?

No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.

Official sources

Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 1 May 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.

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