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What type of financing does SIDBI provide directly to MSMEs?
What type of financing does SIDBI provide directly to MSMEs?
Which digital initiative was launched by SIDBI to connect various stakeholders in the start-up ecosystem?
Which digital initiative was launched by SIDBI to connect various stakeholders in the start-up ecosystem?
Which of the following options describes the role of SIDBI as a nodal agency?
Which of the following options describes the role of SIDBI as a nodal agency?
What is the main aim of the Udyami Mitra portal developed by SIDBI?
What is the main aim of the Udyami Mitra portal developed by SIDBI?
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Which kind of finance does SIDBI offer to small business owners through microfinance?
Which kind of finance does SIDBI offer to small business owners through microfinance?
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What was the significant outcome of the Committee to Review the Arrangements for Institutional Credit for Agriculture and Rural Development (CRAFICARD)?
What was the significant outcome of the Committee to Review the Arrangements for Institutional Credit for Agriculture and Rural Development (CRAFICARD)?
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What services does SIDBI provide under indirect finance?
What services does SIDBI provide under indirect finance?
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In what year was the SIDBI Startup Mitra initiative launched?
In what year was the SIDBI Startup Mitra initiative launched?
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Which of the following forms of financing is NOT offered directly by SIDBI?
Which of the following forms of financing is NOT offered directly by SIDBI?
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What is a primary purpose of the SIDBI initiatives for MSMEs?
What is a primary purpose of the SIDBI initiatives for MSMEs?
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Study Notes
SIDBI Initiatives
- SIDBI is involved in skill development for entrepreneurs, particularly women and economically weaker sections
- It facilitates financing for industries in semi-urban areas to reduce migration
- Offers diverse financing options
- Direct finance to MSMEs (e.g., working capital, term loans)
- Indirect finance through refinancing to banks and financial institutions
- Microfinance to small businesses
Digital Initiatives
- SIDBI Startup Mitra: launched March 17, 2016
- Brings together stakeholders (entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, advisors, banks) for financing
- Acts as a knowledge partner for central and state governments
- Udyami Mitra Portal
- Improves access to credit and handholding for MSMEs
- Allows applying for loans without visiting banks
- Tracks application status, uploads documents, offers handholding support for finance
- SIDBI is a nodal agency for implementing government subsidy schemes for MSMEs, boosting modernization, and expansion.
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
- India's agricultural sector and allied activities are significant for livelihoods
- Government is aware of the need to boost institutional credit in rural areas
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) set up a committee (CRAFICARD) to review agricultural credit under Shri B. Sivaraman
- Committee recommendations were adopted, establishing NABARD.
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This quiz covers the various initiatives taken by SIDBI for skill development and financing options for MSMEs. It highlights programs aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs and supporting semi-urban industries. Additionally, the quiz discusses digital initiatives like the SIDBI Startup Mitra and Udyami Mitra Portal that facilitate easier access to credit for small businesses.
