Micro Financing Schemes Of Nbcfdc

"The poor stay poor not because they are lazy but because they have no access to capital."

- Milton Friedman

This article deals about the Micro Financing schemes under the aegis of

National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC). We will have a detailed look into salient features, eligibility criteria, and the pattern of finance of the micro-financing schemes under NBCFDC.

Micro Financing

Microfinance recognises poor people as remarkable reservoirs of energy and knowledge and bring in people with limited income and give them the tools to help themselves. Microfinance is provided to the underprivileged people with the belief that giving a dole (charity, philanthropy, freebies, etc.) is not the solution to poverty.

National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC)

The National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC), which is under the aegis of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, works for promoting economic and developmental activities for the benefit of Backward Classes and assisting the weaker section of these classes in skill development and self-employment forays. They provide financial assistance through State Channelising Agencies (SCAs). NBCFDC also provides Micro Financing through SCAs/ Self Help Groups (SHGs). NBCFDC supports the weaker section of these classes in skill development and self-employment ventures under the following broad sectors:

Agriculture and Allied Activities.
Small Business.
Artisan and Traditional Occupation.
Technical and Professional Trades/Courses.
Transport and Service Sector.

Financing Schemes of NBCFDC

Micro Finance Mahila Samriddhi Yojana Small Loan Scheme

Objectives

Micro Finance - To cater to the Micro Finance needs of small entrepreneurs belonging to the target group, through nominated Channelising Agencies. Mahila Samriddhi Yojana - Provide Micro Finance to women entrepreneurs who belong to the target group. Small Loan Scheme - Provide Micro Finance for any individual for starting a small business. Note: For all the above schemes there is a Maximum loan limit of Rs.60,000/- per beneficiary. The maximum number of women in an SHG is also limited to 20.

Comparison of Schemes

	MICROFINANCE	MAHILA SAMRIDDHI YOJANA	SMALL LOAN SCHEME
Implementation	Implemented through SCAs in rural and urban areas by way of financing the recipients either directly or through SHGs preferably in the areas untouched so far under any such scheme.	Implemented by the Channel Partners in rural and urban areas by way of financing the recipients either directly or through SHGs preferably in the areas untouched so far under any such scheme.	Implemented through State Channelising Agencies (SCAs)/Banks.
Eligibility of the Beneficiary	Members of Backward Classes who are living below double the poverty line (below Rs.3.00 Lakh) The SCAs/Banks are requested to release at least 50% of total funding to persons with annual family income up to Rs.1.50 Lakh. In an SHG 75% of members can be from Backward Classes and remaining 25% members may be from other weaker section like SC / Handicapped etc.	Women belonging to the Backward Classes and living below double the poverty line. Annual family income of the women is less than Rs.3.00 Lakh. The SCAs/Banks are requested to release at least 50% of total funding to persons with family income up to Rs.1.50 Lakh per annum.	An applicant who belongs to the Backward Classes and living below double the poverty line. Applicant's annual family income should be less than Rs.3.00 Lakh. The SCAs/Banks are required to release at least 50% of total released funds to the persons having an annual family income less than Rs.1.50 Lakh.
Pattern of Finance	1. NBCFDC loan : 90% 2. SCA/Bank Loan: 05% 3. Beneficiary contribution: 05%	1. NBCFDC loan : 95% 2. SCA/Beneficiary contribution: 05%	1. NBCFDC loan : 85% 2. SCA/Bank Loan: 10% 3. Beneficiary contribution: 05%
Utilization Period	Four months from the date of disbursement	Four months from the date of disbursement	NA
Rate of Interest	1. From NBCFDC to SCA : 2% p.a. 2. SCA to SHG 5% p.a.	1. From NBCFDC to SCA : 1% p.a. 2. SCA to Beneficiary : 4% p.a.	1. From NBCFDC to Channel Partner : 3% p.a. 2. SCA/Bank to Beneficiary : 6% p.a.
Repayment	A loan is to be repaid in quarterly instalments within 48 months	A loan is to be repaid in quarterly instalments within 48 months	Ten years

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Micro Financing Schemes by NBCFDC for Backward Classes.

The micro-financing schemes under NBCFDC aim to provide financial assistance and support to small entrepreneurs and individuals belonging to backward classes. The schemes cater to their micro-finance needs, enabling them to start or expand their self-employment ventures and improve their economic conditions.

The micro-financing schemes are primarily targeted at members of backward classes who are living below double the poverty line (annual family income below Rs. 3.00 Lakh). The SCAs/Banks are instructed to release at least 50% of the total funding to individuals with an annual family income up to Rs. 1.50 Lakh.

The financing pattern varies slightly across the schemes. Generally, NBCFDC provides a significant portion (85-95%) of the loan amount, while the SCA/Bank contributes a smaller percentage (5-10%), and the beneficiary contributes a marginal amount (5%).

The interest rates are kept relatively low to make the loans affordable. The interest rate charged by NBCFDC to the SCA/Bank ranges from 1% to 3% per annum. The SCA/Bank then charges a slightly higher rate of 4% to 6% per annum to the beneficiaries.

The repayment period for the loans under the Micro Finance and Mahila Samriddhi Yojana schemes is 48 months (4 years), with quarterly installments. The Small Loan Scheme has a longer repayment period of 10 years.

The maximum loan limit per beneficiary under all the micro-financing schemes of NBCFDC is Rs. 60,000.

Yes, the NBCFDC micro-financing schemes can be implemented through SHGs, particularly in rural and urban areas that have not been covered by similar schemes before. In an SHG, up to 75% of the members can be from backward classes, and the remaining 25% can be from other weaker sections.

The micro-financing schemes under NBCFDC support various sectors and activities, including agriculture and allied activities, small businesses, artisan and traditional occupations, technical and professional trades/courses, transport, and service sectors.

NBCFDC implements these schemes through State Channelising Agencies (SCAs) and banks, which are responsible for identifying and financing the eligible beneficiaries from backward classes, either directly or through SHGs.

Yes, under the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana scheme, which specifically targets women entrepreneurs from backward classes, the maximum number of women in an SHG is limited to 20.