Mukhyamantri Nahri Kendra
The scheme empowers tribal women by providing them with livelihood opportunities through women-run centers. These centers promote the sale of tribal dishes and home-made products, thereby improving income and living standards. Tribal women-run groups receive a subsidy covering 50% of project cost.
About This Scheme
The “Mukhyamantri Nahri Kendra” was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to empower tribal women by providing them with livelihood opportunities through women-run centers. These centers promote the sale of tribal dishes and home-made products, thereby improving income and living standards. Under this scheme, tribal women-run groups receive a subsidy covering 50% of project costs and the remaining 50% as a loan at a concessional interest rate.
Benefits
Monetary Benefit
50% of the project cost or ₹5,00,000, whichever is less, provided as subsidy.
The remaining 50% of the project cost is provided as a loan.
Subsidy Disbursement
Given in two installments – 60% in the first installment and 40% in the second installment.
Interest Rate
Loan at 4% per annum.
Repayment
Loan (excluding subsidy) must be repaid in 20 equal installments over 5 years, including interest.
Option to repay earlier is allowed.
Beneficiary Contribution
No upfront contribution required from the beneficiary.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a woman.
The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
The applicant must be residing in a tribal area.
The applicant must be engaged in or willing to establish a self-employment venture through a Nahri Kendra.
Application Process
Apply Online
Registration Process
Visit the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation
official website
.
Click on the “
APPLY FOR LOAN
“.
Select the scheme name “Foreign Study”.
Fill the registration form: Full Name (as per Aadhaar Card), Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, Uder name, Password for login, Confirm Password.
Click on the “Sign Up.
After successful registration, User ID and Password will be generated.
Application Process
Enter User ID, Password, and Captcha Code.
After login, schemes applicable to your caste will be displayed.
Click on the scheme you want to apply for.
Fill the “Application Form” and upload the required documents
Click Save Application. The system will generate an Application Number.
Click Print Application.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Monetary Benefit
50% of the project cost or ₹5,00,000, whichever is less, provided as subsidy.
The remaining 50% of the project cost is provided as a loan.
Subsidy Disbursement
Given in two installments – 60% in the first installment and 40% in the second installment.
Interest Rate
Loan at 4% per annum.
Repayment
Loan (excluding subsidy) must be repaid in 20 equal installments over 5 years, including interest.
Option to repay earlier is allowed.
Beneficiary Contribution
No upfront contribution required from the beneficiary.
Application Process
Apply Online
Registration Process
Visit the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation official website
.
Click on the "APPLY FOR LOAN
".
Select the scheme name "Foreign Study".
Fill the registration form: Full Name (as per Aadhaar Card), Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, Uder name, Password for login, Confirm Password.
Click on the "Sign Up.
After successful registration, User ID and Password will be generated.
Application Process
Enter User ID, Password, and Captcha Code.
After login, schemes applicable to your caste will be displayed.
Click on the scheme you want to apply for.
Fill the "Application Form" and upload the required documents
Click Save Application. The system will generate an Application Number.
Click Print Application.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Mukhyamantri Nahri Kendra |
| Short Title | MNK |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment, Women and Child |
| States | Gujarat |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 5 — Any years |
| Caste/Category | ST |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 28 Apr 2026
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