Scholarship
Swayam Saksham Scheme (Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam)(SSGGVN)
Overview
About SSGGVN
Swayam Saksham is a state-level scheme in Gujarat, administered by the Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam (GGVN). The Nigam is a development corporation under Gujarat's Social Justice and Empowerment Department, created to support the Rabari and Bharwad communities, whose traditional livelihoods lie in animal husbandry and the dairy trade.
The aim is to help young people become self-reliant after vocational education or training. The scheme provides cash assistance toward setting up a professional or business unit, so that a trained applicant can move from a learned skill into self-employment rather than remaining dependent on hereditary work alone.
GGVN delivers Swayam Saksham alongside its other economic and educational schemes for these communities, and applications are handled through the Nigam's online financing portal. The eligibility conditions and the amount of assistance are fixed by the Nigam, and the current terms are published on its official portal.
Sources: Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam, Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat · Swayam Saksham Scheme (Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam) - myScheme, Government of India
Who runs it
Provider
Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam
State / UT Government
Social Justice and Empowerment Department · Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should belong to the Rabari and Bharwad castes from the socially and educationally backward classes. | |
| The applicant's age should be between 18 and 35 years. | |
| The applicant's annual income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- The scheme provides 95% of the loan amount to eligible youth, up to a maximum limit of ₹5,00,000/-.
- The loan carries an interest rate of 6% per annum.
- Note: Beneficiaries are required to contribute 5% of the project cost.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
SSGGVN – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.