§1Who it is for
- Charmakar community (Dhor, Chambhar, Holar, Mochi etc.) entrepreneurs in Maharashtra
Useful if
Leather/footwear artisans from the Charmakar community
Do not spend time on it if
Others
§2Eligibility
- Indian citizen, permanent resident of Maharashtra
- Age 18–50
Charmakar community only
- Family income up to Rs 1,00,000 a year
- Knowledge of the proposed business
§3Benefits
- For loans Rs 50,001–5,00,000: 20% of project cost as seed capital from LIDCOM at 4% interest
- Subsidy up to Rs 10,000
§4Norms — pattern of assistance
- Beneficiary share 5%; bank loan 75% at bank rate
- Repay in 36–60 monthly instalments
§5Documents
Tick each one as you get it ready.
Age proof
Bank account details
§6How to apply
- 1
Get form from LIDCOM district office, submit with documents, take acknowledgement
§7Pros and cons
Merits
- Very low own share (5%) and 4% seed capital
Demerits
- Subsidy only up to Rs 10,000; income limit Rs 1 lakh
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Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.