(a) whether the Government proposes to launch venture capital fund for OBC category on the lines of Venture Capital Fund for SC;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the likely date of implementation;
(c) whether the Government has any proposal for skill development training for the OBC category; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
(SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)
(a) & (b): The Government has launched Venture Capital Fund for Backward Classes (VCF-BC) during 2017-18. The aim of VCF-BC is to provide concessional finance to the backward class entrepreneurs who will create wealth and value for society and will also enhance direct and indirect employment for Backward Classes. Asset Management Company for this scheme is IFCI Venture Capital Funds Ltd. Assistance under the scheme will be in the range of Rs. 20 lakh to Rs. 5 crore, subject to the condition that quantum of aggregate assistance is not more than two times the current net worth of the company.
(c) & (d): Yes. National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC), an organisation under the aegis of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment facilitates Skill Development Training to Backward Classes in conformity with common norms prescribed by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The details of Skill Development Training Provided to Backward Classes by NBCFDC during the last 3 year and the current year is at Annexure-I.
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