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Cabinet Approves Extension of Stand‑Up India Scheme up to 2031
✍️ UdaipurTimes.com
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 08:16 PM
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The Union Cabinet has approved extending the Stand‑Up India scheme, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship among women and SC/ST entrepreneurs, until 2031.
New Delhi – In a cabinet meeting, the Union government decided to prolong the Stand‑Up India programme for another decade, setting its new expiry at 2031. The scheme, launched in 2016, provides bank credit of up to Rs 1 crore to women and SC/ST entrepreneurs for setting up greenfield enterprises. By extending the initiative, the government aims to sustain financial support and mentorship for these priority groups.
The decision underscores the administration’s commitment to inclusive entrepreneurship and job creation across the country. Officials said the extension will allow existing beneficiaries to complete their projects and enable new applicants to access funding under the same eligibility criteria.
Implementation will continue through partner banks and development agencies, with periodic reviews to assess impact and address any bottlenecks. The cabinet’s endorsement signals policy continuity ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycles.
The decision underscores the administration’s commitment to inclusive entrepreneurship and job creation across the country. Officials said the extension will allow existing beneficiaries to complete their projects and enable new applicants to access funding under the same eligibility criteria.
Implementation will continue through partner banks and development agencies, with periodic reviews to assess impact and address any bottlenecks. The cabinet’s endorsement signals policy continuity ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycles.