Pashupalan (GBCDC)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide an amount for animal husbandry activities. Low-interest loans are provided to Pashu Palaks.

Benefits:
1. **Low-Interest Loan:** A loan is provided at an interest rate of 6 per cent per annum.1. **Maximum Loan Limit:** The maximum loan limit in this scheme is up to ₹1,00,000/-.1. **Unit Cost Coverage:** 85 per cent of the unit cost will be loaned.

- Out of this 85 per cent, 85 per cent will be from the national corporation.

- 10 per cent will be from the state government.
- 5 per cent will be from the beneficiary&#39;s contribution.

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> **Intended Use:** The loan is for agriculture-related activities, specifically animal husbandry (cow-buffalo).

> **Repayment Terms:** This loan is to be repaid in 60 equal monthly instalments, including interest.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be from a Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC).
1. The total annual income of the applicant&#39;s family should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be between 21 and 45 years on the date of application.
1. The applicant must have experience in a business requiring technical and other skills.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the Official Website: Go to the Official Website Gujarat Backwards Caste Development Corporation.
Step 2: Locate and Apply for Scheme: Scroll down on the homepage, find the "Pashupalan," and click on "Apply Now".
Step 3: Access Application Form: You will be directed to the application form. 
Step 4: Scheme Selection & Loan Details: Select "Pashupalan", enter Unit Cost, and specify the Required Loan Amount.
Step 5: Applicant's Details: Provide Aadhaar, Ration, Voter ID, full name (Last, First, Father/Husband), address, district, taluka, village, PIN, date of birth, age (21-45 as of 14/08/2023), caste, subcaste, phone, mobile, email, gender, and marital status.
Step 6: Income Details: Enter income certificate number, issue date, issuing officer's name, total annual family income (up to ₹ 3,00,000/-), and parent/guardian's occupation.
Step 7: Disability Details (if applicable): If "Physically Handicapped," select "Yes" or "No". If you selected "Yes", provide the percentage (in %).
Step 8: Employment Details (if applicable): Indicate if any family member works in a government or private job. If "Yes," provide their Name, Designation, Place, and Salary details.
Step 9: Educational Qualification: Select your Education Qualification: Uneducated, Educated, Graduation, Post Graduation, or Other Degree.
Step 10: Loan History: If you have taken a past loan, select "Yes" or "No". If you selected "Yes" provide loan details (date, amount, paid, remaining) and your account number.
Step 12: Bank Account Details: Provide bank account number, bank name, branch name, name as per account, account type (Saving/Current), MICR code, and IFSC code.
Step 13: Submission: Click the "Submit" button to complete your application.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar
Ration Card
Voter ID
Birth Certificate
Income Certificate
School Leaving Certificate
Bank Account Details
Loan Details (if a past loan has been taken)