NEDFi Loan for Artisans (Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme) is a loan from North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi) for registered or unregistered artisans in the NE region practising an art form, with no existing loan from any bank/FI. It provides Up to ₹1 L, for handloom · handicraft. Applications are currently open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹1 L |
|---|---|
| Provider | North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi) |
| Where | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Early Stage |
| Sector | handloom · handicraft |
| Deadline | Applications open |
What is NEDFi Loan for Artisans?
NEDFi Loan for Artisans (Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme) — Up to ₹1 lakh at 6% p.a. — Registered or unregistered artisans in the NE region practising an art form, with no existing loan from any bank/FI; up to 85% of project cost; 24-month repayment; no DPR. It is run by North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi).
This is credit — repayable finance, usually on more concessional terms than a regular commercial loan. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in handloom · handicraft. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for NEDFi Loan for Artisans?
Registered or unregistered artisans in the NE region practising an art form, with no existing loan from any bank/FI; up to 85% of project cost; 24-month repayment; no DPR. Not for: Artisans with an existing loan from another bank/FI.
How much does NEDFi Loan for Artisans give, and in what form?
Up to ₹1 L.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
This is credit — repayable finance, usually on more concessional terms than a regular commercial loan.
Who runs this programme?
NEDFi Loan for Artisans (Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme) is offered by North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi). Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.