Direct Lending Scheme
✓ Information verified — June 2026Through the "Direct Lending Scheme", the Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development & Finance Corporation (PSCLDFC) provides direct loans for the economic upliftment of the members of the Scheduled Castes and Handicapped People in the state of Punjab.
What You Get
- Direct loans for economic activities
- Financial support for Scheduled Castes members
- Financial support for persons with disabilities
- Loans for agriculture and business purposes
- Government-backed lending through PSCLDFC
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–55 years
- Residence: Punjab residents only
- Must be a resident of Punjab
- Must belong to Scheduled Caste category OR be a person with disability
- Must be seeking funds for economic upliftment activities
- Age and income criteria may apply (check with PSCLDFC)
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. Disability Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Income Certificate
- 6. Residence Proof
- 7. Business Plan
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Punjab
- Category
- Health
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–55 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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