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PM SVANidhi - Street Vendor Loan Scheme

Complete 2026 guide to PM SVANidhi: Working capital loans ₹10,000-50,000 for 62 lakh street vendors with 7% interest subsidy.

Last updated: 8 March 2026

Overview

Pradhan Mantri SVANidhi Yojana provides collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors affected by COVID. By 2026, ₹7,500 crore disbursed to 62 lakh vendors across 2,500 cities with digital lending via RuPay cards. First loan ₹10,000 (1-year repayment), second ₹20,000, third ₹50,000 with 7% interest subsidy. Digital transactions earn cashback. Women vendors get priority. PM SVANidhi Se Sanman Portal tracks repayments and subsidy credits.

Who is Eligible?

  • Street vendors in 2,500+ statutory towns
  • Proof of vending pre-March 2020
  • PM POSHAN/ICDS beneficiaries eligible
  • Self-certification sufficient
  • No NPA history

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
  • Voter ID or DL
  • Bank account passbook
  • Vendor certificate from ULB
  • 2 passport photos

Process & Guidelines

Step 1: Register at pmvansvidi.gov.in or ULB

Step 2: Upload vending proof/self-certification

Step 3: Lender verifies (7 days max)

Step 4: Loan disbursed to bank account

Step 5: Use RuPay card for digital payments

Step 6: Get interest subsidy quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions