What is the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY)?
A moratorium period refers to a particular period of a loan tenure during which the borrower does not have repay anything. It can be described as a waiting period before the borrower will have to start paying the equated monthly installments (EMIs) for his or her loan
Who can apply under the scheme?
No, the scheme provides loans only to Safai Karamchari, Manual Scavengers and their dependants
Who receives priority under the scheme?
Priority is accorded to scavengers, particularly those whose income is below double the poverty line, women from the target group, and persons with disabilities from the target group. <br>
What is the maximum project cost eligible for financial assistance?
Financial assistance is available for projects up to ₹15,00,000 for individuals and up to ₹50,00,000 for Self-Help Groups, Joint Responsibility Groups, cooperatives, and Dry Waste Collection Centres. <br>
What is the rate of interest charged to beneficiaries?
Beneficiaries are charged interest at 6% per annum, subject to applicable rebates. <br>
Are any interest rebates available?
Yes. Women beneficiaries receive a 1% rebate on the interest rate, and beneficiaries making timely repayments receive an additional 0.5% rebate. <br>
Where should an applicant submit the loan application?
Applications should be submitted to the District Office of the State Channelising Agency of NSKFDC or a Branch of a Regional Rural Bank or a Nationalised Bank. <br>
How are project proposals approved?
The proposals are appraised by the concerned State Channelising Agency, Regional Rural Bank, or Nationalised Bank and subsequently examined by NSKFDC before being placed before its Board of Directors for sanction. <br>
For what purposes can financial assistance be availed?
Financial assistance can be availed for the procurement and operation of sanitation-related equipment and vehicles used for mechanised cleaning and other sanitation-related activities. <br>