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Nirman Shramikon ke Liye Vyavsayik Rin Par Byaj ki Punarbharan Yojana (₹5L)

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A Rajasthan government scheme that refunds the interest a registered construction worker pays on a commercial business loan of up to ₹5 lakh, helping workers move into self-employment.

Funding amount
₹5L (subsidy)
Funding type
Subsidy
Provider
Rajasthan Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Government)
Application deadline
Rolling
Eligible stage
Any stage
Location
Open to startups registered in India

Overview

The Nirman Shramikon ke Liye Vyavsayik Rin Par Byaj ki Punarbharan Yojana is a Rajasthan government welfare scheme that gives back the interest a registered construction worker pays on a commercial business loan. It is run by the Rajasthan Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, and the relief applies to business borrowing of up to ₹5,00,000.

The thinking behind the scheme is simple. A construction worker who borrows money to set up or run a small venture should not be weighed down by finance charges, and high interest rates are among the biggest obstacles for workers shifting from daily wage labour into self-employment. The Board therefore reimburses the interest component and brings down the real cost of the borrowing. Support is delivered as a cash subsidy — it is not another loan that has to be repaid, and no equity or ownership share is taken in the business.

There are conditions attached. The loan has to be spent on the worker's own business activity, and it cannot be used to buy a shop, a plot, a vehicle or household goods. The worker must also give the financial institution an annual certificate stating an intention to repay the interest. Relief is limited to one loan at a time, which may be a loan taken by the beneficiary's spouse (wife or husband). If any information in the application turns out to be false, the beneficiary has to return the entire sanctioned assistance along with interest.

Applications are handled entirely online through the Rajasthan SSO portal and the Labour Department Management System (LDMS). There is no closing date — the scheme runs on a rolling, always-open basis.

Highlights

  • Interest reimbursement on business loans of up to ₹5,00,000
  • Open to registered construction workers of Rajasthan who deposit contributions regularly
  • Rolling, always-open deadline — applications accepted through the year
  • Loan must fund the worker's own business, not a shop, plot, vehicle or household goods
  • One loan at a time, including a loan taken by the worker's spouse
  • Applied online via the Rajasthan SSO portal and LDMS

Who can apply

The scheme is meant for people who are already part of Rajasthan's registered construction workforce. You must be a registered construction worker with the Rajasthan Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and must be depositing your contributions regularly; an inactive registration will not support a claim.

  • The business loan you want relief on must be used only for your own business work.
  • The borrowed money cannot go towards buying a shop, a plot, a vehicle or household goods.
  • You must file an annual certificate of intention to repay interest with the financial institution.
  • Only one loan at a time is covered, and that loan may be one taken by your spouse (wife or husband).
  • Any false information makes the beneficiary liable to return the whole sanctioned assistance with interest.

The scheme operates in Rajasthan and is aimed at construction workers who are building or running a micro-enterprise of their own.

Nirman Shramikon ke Liye Vyavsayik Rin Par Byaj ki Punarbharan Yojana (₹5L) is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Eligible stage
Any stage
Location
Open to startups registered in India

Deadline & timing

Nirman Shramikon ke Liye Vyavsayik Rin Par Byaj ki Punarbharan Yojana (₹5L) accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

What the funding covers

The benefit is an interest reimbursement (subsidy), not a fresh loan. The Board refunds the interest charged on a commercial business loan of up to ₹5,00,000 taken by an eligible registered construction worker.

  • The support reaches the worker as cash relief, lowering the cost of capital on their own business borrowing.
  • It applies to loans taken for the applicant's own business work.
  • Because the assistance is structured as a subsidy, no equity or ownership stake is taken in the business.

By absorbing the interest burden, the scheme makes business borrowing more affordable for construction workers and helps them keep their micro-enterprises on a stable footing.

About the provider

Nirman Shramikon ke Liye Vyavsayik Rin Par Byaj ki Punarbharan Yojana (₹5L) is offered by Rajasthan Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.

How to apply

Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.

Selection process

Applications are submitted online and then reviewed by the Rajasthan Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

  • The Board verifies that the applicant is a registered construction worker and has been depositing contributions consistently.
  • Officials check that the business loan was put to a permitted use — the applicant's own business work.
  • The details entered in the form, together with the supporting documents, are examined against the scheme guidelines.
  • Where required, shortlisted applicants may face further checks to confirm that the claims are genuine.
  • Once verification is complete, the Board gives final approval for the interest reimbursement.

There are no pitching rounds or competitive stages — approval rests on eligibility and verification.

Documents you’ll need

Before you apply to Nirman Shramikon ke Liye Vyavsayik Rin Par Byaj ki Punarbharan Yojana (₹5L), keep the following documents ready:

  • A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
  • Company registration documents and PAN
  • Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
  • Recent financial statements or projections
  • Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

Who this is best for

Nirman Shramikon ke Liye Vyavsayik Rin Par Byaj ki Punarbharan Yojana (₹5L) is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹5L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this scheme provide?

The Board reimburses the interest charged on a commercial business loan of up to ₹5,00,000. The relief is released as a subsidy — cash support that reduces what the worker pays in interest — and it is not a fresh loan that has to be repaid.

Who is eligible to apply?

You need to be a construction worker registered with the Rajasthan Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and you should be depositing your contributions regularly. The loan you are claiming relief on must also have been used for your own business work.

Is there a last date for applications?

No. The scheme has a rolling, always-open deadline, so applications are accepted through the year as long as you meet the eligibility conditions.

What can the business loan be used for, and what is not allowed?

The loan has to be utilised exclusively for the applicant's own business work. It cannot be used for buying a shop, a plot, a vehicle or household goods.

Can I claim the benefit on a loan taken by my spouse?

Yes. The scheme applies to only one loan at a time taken by the registered beneficiary, and that loan may be one taken by the beneficiary's spouse (wife or husband).

Does the scheme take equity in my business?

No. This is a subsidy, not an investment. The Board reimburses interest as cash support and does not take any equity or ownership stake in the worker's business.

Do I need DPIIT or MSME registration to apply?

No. This is a construction-worker welfare scheme, and the qualifying registration is as a construction worker with the Rajasthan Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Recognitions such as DPIIT startup status or Udyam/MSME registration are not part of the eligibility conditions.

What documents or proofs are involved?

The scheme requires an annual certificate of intention to repay interest, which has to be submitted to the financial institution. You fill in the relevant details in the online application form, and the Board then verifies your registration status, your contribution record and how the business loan was used, along with the supporting documents you provide.

How do I apply for the scheme?

Everything is done online. Create an SSO ID on the Rajasthan SSO portal — either with your Jan Aadhaar number verified by OTP, or through Google by entering your Gmail ID, setting a password and adding a mobile number. After signing in, open the LDMS (Labour Department Management System) option from the dashboard, go to 'Welfare Schemes' in the side menu and select 'BOCW Welfare Board'. Click 'Apply for Scheme', choose this Yojana from the Rajasthan Shramik Card scheme list, fill in all the relevant details accurately, review the form and submit it.

What happens if I provide false information in my application?

If any information given in the application is found to be false, the beneficiary becomes responsible for returning the entire sanctioned assistance amount, along with accrued interest, in a lump sum to the Board.

Who offers Nirman Shramikon ke Liye Vyavsayik Rin Par Byaj ki Punarbharan Yojana (₹5L)?

Nirman Shramikon ke Liye Vyavsayik Rin Par Byaj ki Punarbharan Yojana (₹5L) is offered by Rajasthan Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

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