PM SVANIDHI: eligibility and documents
पीएम स्ट्रीट वेंडर की आत्मनिर्भर निधि (पीएम स्वनिधि) పిఎం వీధి విక్రేతల ఆత్మనిర్భర్ నిధి (పిఎం స్వనిధి)
PM SVANidhi is a micro-credit scheme launched on 1st June 2020 by the MoHUA to provide handholding support to street vendors. The scheme facilitates a working capital collateral-free loan of ₹10,000, with subsequent loans of ₹20,000 and ₹50,000 with a 7% interest subsidy.
Benefits
Benefit amount not stated on the official page
> Working Capital Loan:
- 1st Tranche: Loan up to ₹15,000/-; repayment within 12 months. - 2nd Tranche: Loan up to ₹25,000/-; repayment within 18 months. - 3rd Tranche: Loan up to ₹50,000/-; repayment within 36 months. - Next tranche available on timely or early repayment.
- No prepayment penalty on early repayment.
> Interest Subsidy:
- Subsidy at 7% per annum on loan amount.
- Credited quarterly to beneficiary’s bank account.
- Applicable only for standard (non-NPA) accounts.
- Valid up to 31st March 2033.
> Digital Transaction Cashback:
- Cashback up to ₹100/- per month for digital transactions.
> Credit Guarantee Support:
- 31.87% guarantee cover for 1st tranche loan.
- 8.25% guarantee cover for 2nd tranche loan.
- 6% guarantee cover for 3rd tranche loan.
- No charges for lending institutions.
> UPI Linked RuPay Credit Card:
- Initial credit limit of ₹10,000/-; extendable up to ₹30,000/-.
- Validity of 5 years.
- Available after successful repayment of 2nd tranche loan.
Eligibility
- Street vendors in possession of Certificate of Vending / Identity Card issued by Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
- The vendors, who have been identified in the survey but have not been issued Certificate of Vending / Identity Card.
- Street Vendors left out of the ULB-led identification survey or who have started vending after completion of the survey and have been issued a Letter of Recommendation (LoR) to that effect by the ULB / Town Vending Committee (TVC).
- The vendors of surrounding development/ peri-urban/rural areas vending in the geographical limits of the ULBs, who have been issued a Letter of Recommendation (LoR) to that effect by the ULB / TVC.
Documents
- For 1st Loan :For Category A and B vendors:
- Certificate of Vending
- Identity Card
- For Category C and D vendors:
- Letter of Recommendation
- KYC documents required in addition to CoV/ID/LoR :Aadhaar Card
- Voter Identity Card
- Driving License
- MNREGA Card
- PAN Card
- For Letter of Recommendation :Copy of Account Statement/Passbook
- Copy of Membership Card/any other proof of membership
- Any other document to substantiate the claim as a vendor
- Request letter to ULB
- For Second LoanLoan Closure Document
How to apply
Step 1: Visit https://pmsvanidhi.mohua.gov.in/ and click on the "Log In" button on the homepage.
Step 2: Enter Mobile number and captcha. Click request OTP.
Step 3: After successful login, select valid "vendor category" among the available options. Enter "Survey Reference Number" (SRN) which is mandatory.
Step 4: On entering these basic details, fill the application form online, upload the relevant documents and submit.
Note:
- For any kind of clarification and access detailed stepwise process, refer User Manual.- For any query one can call on the toll free number i.e 1800111979 between 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM on Monday to Saturday except national holidays.
- Contact Details: Click here.
Step 1: Understand the information documents required to fill out the Loan application form (LAF) for the Scheme.
Step 2: Keep all the information ready before you start the application process.
Step 3: Ensure the mobile phone is linked to the Aadhaar number.
Step 4: This will be required for e-KYC/Aadhaar validation during online application process.
Step 5: It will also help you to get a letter of Recommendation from ULB (in case required).
Step 6: It will also help you avail future benefits under Government welfare schemes.
Step 7: Check your eligibility status as per the scheme Rules.
Step 8: One will fall in one of the 4 categories of Street vendors.
Step 9: Check your status and the documents/ information that you need to keep ready.