The scheme provides financial assistance to OBC female beneficiaries to start self-employment activities.

Female beneficiaries belonging to the OBC category, domiciled in Maharashtra, aged between 18-50 years, and meeting the income criteria are eligible.

Beneficiaries can receive up to ₹5 lakh for self-employment projects.

The interest rate is 5% per annum.

The loan amount is deposited directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.

The loan repayment period is 3 years.

Yes, the family’s annual income must be below ₹98,000 for rural areas and ₹1,20,000 for urban areas.

Essential documents include proof of identity, proof of domicile, caste certificate, and income certificate.

Yes, but the type of self-employment must be approved by the department under the scheme guidelines.