Small Business (GBCDC)

Financial assistance in the form of a loan up to ₹2,00,000/-.

The loan can be utilised for starting small businesses such as grocery stores, dairy parlours, animal fodder sales centres, mobile and computer repairing shops, etc.

The applicant should belong to a socially and educationally backward class.

The applicant's total annual individual/family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.

The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.

Online

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Gujarat Backwards Caste Development Corporation.

Step 2: On the top menu bar, click on "Apply Online".

Step 3: If you’re a new user, click on "New Registration" Enter personal details (name, mobile number, email, aadhaar number, etc.), create a password, and complete OTP verification.

Step 4: Use your registered credentials (User ID and password) to log in.

Step 5: Click on “New Application”. Select “Small Business Scheme” from the list of available schemes.

Step 6: Fill out the Application Form, enter the following details:

Personal Information: Name, gender, date of birth, caste, etc.

Address Information: Permanent and correspondence address

Income Details: Monthly family income and source

Loan Requirement: Amount needed, proposed use (e.g., business, self-employment)

Bank Account Details: For loan disbursement

Step 7: Upload scanned copies of the Caste certificate, Income certificate, Aadhaar card, Passport-size photo, Bank passbook (first page), and Residence proof.

Step 8: Double-check all details. Click on “Preview” to verify. If all details are correct, click “Submit”.

Step 9: Applicant will receive an Application ID/Reference Number. Save or print the acknowledgement for future tracking.

Aadhar Card

Age Proof

Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque

Birth Certificate

Business Address Proof

Caste Certificate

Income Certificate

Passport Size Photos

Ration Card

School Leaving

True Copy of Election Card