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Shri Vajpayee Bankable Yojana

A scheme for providing financial assistance to the craftsmen of Cottage Industries through Nationalised Banks, Cooperative banks, Public sector Banks or Private Banks.

Authority

State

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

Age: 18 to 65 years.; Qualification: The applicant should have passed the minimum standard fourth OR, Training/ Experience: Should have undergone training for a minimum of three months from the private establishment or a minimum of one month from Government recognized Institutes, in the area of the proposed business or should have experience of minimum 1 year in the same activity or should be a hereditary craftsperson.; No Income criteria

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is Shri Vajpayee Bankable Yojana?

The scheme aims to provide self-employment to unemployed persons in urban and rural areas of Gujarat. A disabled or blind person can also benefit from this scheme.

How much educational qualification is required in Shri Vajpayee Bankable Yojana?

At least Class-IV (four) pass or Training/Experience: Must have at least 3 months of training from a private institution appropriate to the profession or at least one month of training from a government recognized institution OR one year of relevant experience in the trade OR should be a heritage craftsman.

What Is The Age Limit For Loan In Shree Vajpayee Bankable Yojana?

Applicant's age limit should be between 18 years to 65 years.

What Is The Maximum Limit Of Loan Facility Through Bank?

B.L.P. Through the portal, the applicant can avail loans up to 8 lakhs for industry/services/trade sector.

Which businesses are not supported under Re Vajpayee Bankable Yojana?

Meat (Processing/canning and/or selling or serving) and intoxicants (manufacturing/storage/sale) Crops / Arable Farming / Fisheries / Pig Rearing Centre Any project that creates environmental problems or is prohibited by law.

How to apply online in BLP portal?

Open Https://Blp.Gujarat.Gov.In/

How to register in the portal?

- Open https://blp.gujarat.gov.in/ | - Go to bankable loan registration and click on the registration button. | - Registration by entering the required details as requested.

How to Login to Portal ?

- Open https://blp.gujarat.gov.in/ link | - Go to bankable registration and click on login button | - Login with mobile number, password and captcha code.

What to do to get a new password if the password is forgotten?

- Open https://blp.gujarat.gov.in/ link. | - Go to bankable registration and click on login button. | - Clicking on Reset Password. | - Enter the registered mobile number and captcha and click on reset button. | - The password will be received via SMS on the registered mobile number.

What are financial agencies?

All are nationalized banks, regional rural banks, cooperative banks, public sector banks and private banks.

Can an entrepreneur submit more than one project?

No

Can the project be jointly financed from two different sources (banks/financial institutions)?

No