State GovernmentEmployment

Prerana (micro Credit Finance) Scheme

✓ Information verified — April 2026
Karnataka

Prerana is a micro-credit finance scheme launched by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Development Corporation in Karnataka. It provides financial support to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe women's self-help groups to start or expand small businesses and service units. Groups of 10 members can access funding to establish income-generating activities.

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What You Get

  • Loan of Rs. 2,50,000 for a group of 10 members
  • Subsidy of Rs. 15,000 to reduce loan burden
  • Margin money assistance of Rs. 10,000
  • Support for mass production and service-based business units
  • Financial assistance specifically for SC/ST women entrepreneurs

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 21–100 years
  • Residence: Karnataka residents only
  • Members must belong to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe communities
  • Applicants must be women
  • Must be organized as a self-help group with minimum 10 members
  • Group members should be willing to undertake business or service activities
  • Resident of Karnataka state

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Community Certificate
  3. 3. Bank Passbook
  4. 4. Self-Help Group Registration Certificate
  5. 5. Group Members List
  6. 6. Business Plan Document

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Karnataka
Category
Employment
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
21–100 years
Application
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Last Updated
25 Apr 2026

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