New Delhi, April 10 – The National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) disbursed ₹775.26 crore in FY26, representing a 27 per cent growth over the previous financial year (FY25), an official statement said on Friday.
The Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment achieved this landmark performance during the financial year 2025–26, recording its highest-ever disbursement since its inception.
The Corporation also significantly expanded its reach, covering 59,002 beneficiaries, a 41.32 per cent increase over FY 2024–25.
Of these, 39,804 were women beneficiaries, reflecting a 48 per cent growth and reaffirming NSFDC's focus on inclusive and gender-responsive development.
Under the VISVAS Yojana (Interest Subvention Scheme), NSFDC disbursed ₹26.09 crore, benefiting 98,748 individuals, registering a remarkable growth of over 334 per cent compared to the previous fiscal.
Similarly, under the SEED Scheme, ₹11.18 crore was disbursed to 1,450 Self Help Groups across four states, reflecting a 76 per cent increase in disbursement.
Under the National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Castes (NFSC), ₹215.39 crore was disbursed, supporting 4,219 scholars in pursuing higher education.
Moreover, NSFDC continues to play a pivotal role in promoting the economic empowerment of Scheduled Castes by providing concessional loans for self-employment and education, as well as supporting skill development and entrepreneurship.
With an authorised share capital of ₹1,800 crore and a paid-up capital of ₹1,515 crore, the Corporation has achieved a cumulative disbursement of ₹9,567.14 crore, benefiting over 16.96 lakh Scheduled Caste individuals (as of March 31, 2026).
NSFDC undertook several key initiatives in FY26 to enhance efficiency and outreach.
A new website compliant with GIGW 3.0 guidelines and Digital Brand Identity Manual norms has been developed and is ready for launch.
The Corporation has also developed a Loan Accounting and Management System (LAMS), integrated with the PM-SURAJ Portal, to enable end-to-end digitization and improved transparency in loan management.
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