Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe
The Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) is run by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to help Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs start or expand their small businesses. Under this scheme, the government provides a capital subsidy to help you purchase machinery and equipment for your business. You receive this subsidy when you take a bank loan to buy these items.
What You Get
- Capital subsidy on bank loans for purchasing plant and machinery
- Subsidy support for purchasing business equipment
- Access to institutional finance (bank loans) for business expansion
- Special support for SC/ST entrepreneurs to reduce loan burden
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 18–100 years
- Must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
- Must be a micro, small, or medium enterprise (MSE) owner
- Must be planning to purchase plant, machinery, or equipment for business
- Must be eligible to obtain a bank loan from a recognized financial institution
- Business should be in manufacturing or service sector
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. Bank Account Details
- 4. Business Registration Documents
- 5. Loan Approval Letter
- 6. Quotation for Machinery/Equipment
- 7. Identity Proof
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
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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