Swarnima
✓ Information verified — April 2026Swarnima is a loan assistance scheme operated by the Maharashtra government to support women from Other Backward Classes (OBC) in starting their own business or self-employment activities. The scheme aims to empower OBC women by providing financial support to establish a stable and independent livelihood. Through this scheme, eligible women can access loans to invest in income-generating activities of their choice.
What You Get
- Loan assistance for self-employment and business activities
- Financial support to start or expand income-generating activities
- Empowerment through economic independence
- Support specifically designed for OBC women entrepreneurs
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Female only
- Age: 18–50 years
- Residence: Maharashtra residents only
- Female beneficiary
- Belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- Resident of Maharashtra state
- Age eligibility as per scheme guidelines
- Interested in self-employment or business activities
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. OBC Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Identity Proof
- 6. Residence Proof
- 7. Business Plan
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Maharashtra
- Category
- Women & Child
- Target Gender
- Female
- Age Group
- 18–50 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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