Ahmedabad, June 8: The Prime Minister Swamitva Loan Welfare Fair took place on Monday at the Kalyan Community Hall near the Vastrapur area of Ahmedabad. The event was attended by notable figures, including the city’s mayor, Hitesh Barot. Beneficiaries, primarily street vendors, received checks and approval letters during the fair.
Organized by the Urban Community Development (UCD) department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, the fair is part of the Prime Minister Street Vendors Atmanirbhar Nidhi (PM Swamitva) scheme initiated by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The aim is to empower urban vendors and small businesses financially.
More than 100 beneficiaries participated in the event. Under the first phase of the PM Swamitva scheme, loans were increased from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000, and in the second phase, from ₹20,000 to ₹25,000. The third phase offers loans up to ₹50,000.
The program also provided beneficiaries with information on various welfare schemes. Additionally, training for digital transactions and assistance in applying for credit cards were available. Organizers believe that this fair is not just about providing loans but also serves as an important link to other government initiatives.
Mayor Hitesh Barot stated that the PM Swamitva scheme aims to make people self-reliant by providing loan facilities. He mentioned that loans have been granted to 100 individuals.
Beneficiary Radha Ben Naika shared, “Receiving the Swamitva loan has improved my situation. I initially received a loan of ₹10,000, and now I have received ₹25,000. I started a clothing business, which has been very beneficial. The loan supports my family, and my child is studying. I am very thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This loan has helped me earn an income.”
Another beneficiary, Vaishali Soni, expressed, “I came here for the Swamitva loan. It has greatly benefited me. I have availed the government’s schemes. I received a loan of ₹50,000. I am grateful to the government. This loan is very helpful for middle-class families. I also thank the Chief Minister and the Gujarat government.”
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