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the post-2014 era can be seen up to Rs. 15 crore without
as the creation of an up-levelling collateral. The conducive SC-ST
environment in the country for entrepreneurship ecosystem has
the SC-ST entrepreneurship paved the way for DICCI to enter
development ecosystem. DICCI an MoU with the National Black
has been working relentlessly Chamber of Commerce (NBCC)
since 2005 towards the creation from the USA to build bilateral
of such an ecosystem to business and employment
cater to the aspirations and opportunities between the SC-ST
challenges of the SC-ST youth entrepreneurs from India, from
and entrepreneurs. A proactive the diaspora and the Minority
engagement by the Government Business Enterprises (MBEs) of
of India in inviting DICCI to its USA.
various forums and contributing ‘Mann ki Baat’ is not merely
to the developmental goals led a radio show, but it is a platform
to the built-up of this ecosystem where a common citizen learns
today. The Government and understands his/her rights
of India, over the last few and opportunities straight from
years, has launched many the Prime Minister of India.
schemes and programmes on Due to ‘Mann ki Baat’, today
recommendation from the DICCI. the SC-ST youth and aspiring
Some of them are the Stand- entrepreneurs can enter
Up India Scheme, the National banks, financial institutions,
SCs & STs Hub in the Ministry of departments and agencies
MSME, the Credit Enhancement quoting the schemes and
Guarantee Scheme for SCs, the opportunities spoken by the
Venture Capital Fund for SCs, Prime Minister and demand their
New Public Procurement Policy, rightful information and support,
Departments & PSUs to ensure which were earlier inaccessible
4% procurements from SC-ST to them.
enterprises, Venture Capital I can proudly say that
Fund for STs. ‘Mann ki Baat’ has been a game
The above schemes changer dialogue platform
today enable SC-ST aspiring which has sown the seeds of
and existing entrepreneurs self-reliance amongst the SC-ST
to get financial assistance youth and entrepreneurs.
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