Self-Employment Schemes
- What is the scope of Self Employment Schemes?
- What do you mean by service industry?
- Why are loans not being granted for transportation ventures?
- How can I apply for assistance under the Scheme?
- Who sanctions the loans or funds?
- Does the Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) disburse funds or loans?
Ans: These schemes provide financial assistance to retired defence personnel for starting self-employment ventures.
Ans: The Service Industry consists of businesses that offer services to the public such as workshops, telephone booths and house keeping.
Ans: Loans are not being granted for transportation ventures because of non-clearance of dues and outstanding loans against the ex-servicemen, as per government orders.
Ans: An Ex - Serviceman has to apply for this scheme through Zilla Sainik Boards and Rajya Sainik Boards to Nationalized Banks and State Financial Corporations.
Ans: Banks, financial institutions and State Financial Corporations are responsible for providing loans or funds for starting self-employment ventures.
Ans: No, the DGR does not disburse any funds or loans. It only provides information and advice to ex servicemen for obtaining loans.
