Master Circular – Credit Facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) & Scheduled Tribes (STs)
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a master circular outlining the credit facilities and guidelines for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
The circular covers the planning process, role of banks, and role of SC/ST Development Corporations in providing credit facilities to these communities.
It also highlights the reservations for SC/ST beneficiaries under major Centrally Sponsored Schemes and the Credit Enhancement Guarantee Scheme for Scheduled Castes (CEGSSC).
The circular emphasizes the importance of monitoring and review, and outlines the reporting requirements for banks and other stakeholders.
The appendix provides a list of circulars consolidated in the master circular, including the circular number, date, and subject.
The overall objective of the circular is to ensure that SCs and STs have access to credit facilities and are able to benefit from various government schemes and initiatives.
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Download: Master Circular – Credit facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) & Scheduled Tribes (STs)