State GovernmentWomen & Child

Swarnima

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Maharashtra

Swarnima 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.

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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. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. OBC Certificate
  3. 3. Income Certificate
  4. 4. Bank Passbook
  5. 5. Identity Proof
  6. 6. Residence Proof
  7. 7. Business Plan

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
Maharashtra
Category
Women & Child
Target Gender
Female
Age Group
18–50 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
26 Apr 2026

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