Sanitary Marts Scheme
A Sanitary Mart is a one-stop-shop for all things for sanitation and hygiene. It is a shopping place where the sanitary needs of the common man could be met. It serves both as a shop and as a service centre.
| Objective | Under the scheme, financial assistance would be extended to individual beneficiaries/self help groups of Liberated Manual Scavengers/Safai Karamcharis and their dependants for setting up of Sanitary Marts . |
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| Quantum of loan | 90% of total cost with a maximum of Rs. 15 lac. |
| Promoters’ contribution | 10% of the total cost of a Sanitary Mart will be brought in by the beneficiaries |
| Interest | Interest payable by the beneficiaries shall not exceed 7% p.a. (1% p.a. rebate for women beneficiaries and 0.50% rebate for timely repayments.) |
| Repayment | Term loans drawn from NSKFDC will be required to be repaid upto 10 years in quarterly installments. |
| Moratorium | A moratorium period of 6 months in addition to implementation period of 4 months will be allowed. |
