National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation
(NBCFDC) is a Govt. of India Undertaking under the aegis
of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. NBCFDC
was incorporated under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956
on 13th January 1992 as a Company not for profit
with an objective to promote economic and developmental activities
for the benefit of Backward Classes and to assist the poorer
section of these classes in skill development and self employment
ventures. NBCFDC provides financial assistance through State
Channelising Agencies (SCAs) nominated by the State Governments/UTs.
NBCFDC also provides Micro Financing through SCAs/ Self
Help Groups (SHGs) . The Corporation can assist a wide range
of income generating activities to assist the poorer section
of these classes in skill development and self-employment ventures
under following broad sectors :
1. Agriculture and Allied Activities
2. Small Business
3. Artisan and Traditional Occupation
4. Technical and Professional Trades/Courses
5. Transport and Service Sector etc.
