PM SVANidhi Street Vendor Scheme
By Priya Nair
Last Updated
July 2026 Fact Checked By: Schemewala Editorial Team
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | PM SVANidhi (Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) |
| Ministry | MoHUA (Housing and Urban Affairs) |
| Target Audience | Street Vendors, Hawkers, Thela-walas |
| Max Loan | Up to ₹50,000 (in the 3rd tranche) |
| Expiry Date | Extended until March 31, 2030 |
About the Scheme
Launched during the pandemic to help street vendors restart their businesses, PM SVANidhi is a micro-credit scheme providing working capital loans without any collateral.
High-Value Insider Info: Revised Tranches & Subsidy Traps
- The Revised Loan Tranches (2026 Update): You do not get ₹50,000 immediately. You must build trust. 1st Tranche: You get up to ₹15,000 (increased from the old ₹10,000 limit). 2nd Tranche: If you repay the first loan on time, you can apply for up to ₹25,000 (increased from ₹20,000). 3rd Tranche:* Repay the second, and you get access to ₹50,000.
- The 7% Subsidy Trap: The government promises a 7% interest subsidy (credited directly to your bank account every quarter). Hidden Rule: This subsidy instantly stops if you miss EMIs and your bank account is declared an NPA (Non-Performing Asset). You only get the subsidy if your account status remains 'Standard'.
- The LoR Secret: If you are a vendor but don't have a municipal ID card, you need a Letter of Recommendation (LoR). Never pay a tout for a paper LoR. Physical LoRs are entirely invalid. The LoR must be applied for and generated digitally on the official portal by the Town Vending Committee (TVC).
Exact Navigation Path: How to Apply
- Visit pmsvanidhi.mohua.gov.in.
- Click on "Apply for LOR" (if you don't have a vendor ID) or "Apply for Loan".
- Authenticate using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Fill in your vending details and submit.
- You can also visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) where the operator will fill out the online form for a nominal fee of ₹20 to ₹30.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| PM SVANidhi Portal | pmsvanidhi.mohua.gov.in |
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