Delhi Govt Announces Rs.10 Crore Loan Scheme For Women Entrepreneurs

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said women-led startups and self-help groups in Delhi may soon get loans of up to ?10 crore without giving any property or security to banks. She said the Delhi government will take responsibility as guarantor for these loans.

She shared that the main aim of the plan is to help more women start small businesses and earn on their own.

The Delhi government is also preparing spaces in malls and big shopping centres where women groups can sell handmade products to more customers across the city.

Gupta spoke about the plan during the “Mega Self Help Group (SHG) Mela-2026” in Rohini. She said the event was organised to help local products reach more people and support women working in small businesses. The mela was linked to schemes like “Vocal for Local”, “Atmanirbhar Bharat”, and “One District, One Product”, started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Nearly 24 self-help groups joined the fair with different handmade goods such as khadi clothes, crochet items, handicrafts, food products, and daily-use items. Handmade products from North-West Delhi were also displayed under the “One District, One Product” program.

Gupta said many Indian handmade items match foreign products in quality, but local sellers need stronger promotion and better branding. She requested people to support Indian-made goods more often.

She also spoke about saving fuel and using public transport. Campaigns like “Monday Metro” and “No Vehicle Day” are being promoted by the Delhi government to reduce vehicle use.

Gupta said simple daily habits from the public can help the country and support local businesses at the same time.