{"id":51929,"date":"2026-06-02T13:25:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T07:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=51929"},"modified":"2026-06-02T13:25:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T07:55:18","slug":"pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"PM SVANidhi Scheme 2026: Urban Street Vendors Empowerment, Key Benefits, Loans &amp; Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#PM_SVANidhi_scheme_2026_empowers_urban_street_vendors_with_collateral-free_loans_up_to_%E2%82%B950000_promoting_financial_inclusion_digital_payments_and_economic_stability_across_India\" >PM SVANidhi scheme 2026 empowers urban street vendors with collateral-free loans up to \u20b950,000, promoting financial inclusion, digital payments, and economic stability across India.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#Introduction_A_Landmark_for_Urban_Informal_Economy\" >Introduction: A Landmark for Urban Informal Economy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#%F0%9F%9F%A1_Growth_of_Financial_Inclusion_Through_PM_SVANidhi_Scheme\" >\ud83d\udfe1 Growth of Financial Inclusion Through PM SVANidhi Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#%F0%9F%94%B5_Expansion_and_Policy_Strengthening_Over_the_Years\" >\ud83d\udd35 Expansion and Policy Strengthening Over the Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#%F0%9F%9F%A3_Why_this_News_is_Important\" >\ud83d\udfe3 Why this News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Strengthening_Urban_Informal_Economy\" >\ud83d\udccc Strengthening Urban Informal Economy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Boost_to_Financial_Inclusion\" >\ud83d\udccc Boost to Financial Inclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Digital_India_Push\" >\ud83d\udccc Digital India Push<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Economic_Empowerment_and_Livelihood_Security\" >\ud83d\udccc Economic Empowerment and Livelihood Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Policy_Significance_for_Government_Exams\" >\ud83d\udccc Policy Significance for Government Exams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#%F0%9F%9F%A4_Historical_Context_Evolution_of_Street_Vendor_Welfare_in_India\" >\ud83d\udfe4 Historical Context: Evolution of Street Vendor Welfare in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Key_Takeaways_from_PM_SVANidhi_Scheme_Completion_6_Years\" >\ud83d\udcca Key Takeaways from PM SVANidhi Scheme Completion (6 Years)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#FAQs_on_PM_SVANidhi_Scheme_Current_Affairs_Focus\" >FAQs on PM SVANidhi Scheme (Current Affairs Focus)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#Q1_What_is_the_PM_SVANidhi_scheme\" >Q1. What is the PM SVANidhi scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#Q2_Which_ministry_implements_the_PM_SVANidhi_scheme\" >Q2. Which ministry implements the PM SVANidhi scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#Q3_What_is_the_maximum_loan_amount_under_PM_SVANidhi\" >Q3. What is the maximum loan amount under PM SVANidhi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#Q4_How_does_PM_SVANidhi_promote_digital_payments\" >Q4. How does PM SVANidhi promote digital payments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#Q5_Till_when_has_the_PM_SVANidhi_scheme_been_extended\" >Q5. Till when has the PM SVANidhi scheme been extended?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#Q6_Who_are_eligible_beneficiaries_under_PM_SVANidhi\" >Q6. Who are eligible beneficiaries under PM SVANidhi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#Q7_What_are_the_benefits_of_timely_repayment_under_the_scheme\" >Q7. What are the benefits of timely repayment under the scheme?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pm-svanidhi-scheme-2026\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_SVANidhi_scheme_2026_empowers_urban_street_vendors_with_collateral-free_loans_up_to_%E2%82%B950000_promoting_financial_inclusion_digital_payments_and_economic_stability_across_India\"><\/span><strong>PM SVANidhi scheme 2026 empowers urban street vendors with collateral-free loans up to \u20b950,000, promoting financial inclusion, digital payments, and economic stability across India.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_A_Landmark_for_Urban_Informal_Economy\"><\/span>Introduction: A Landmark for Urban Informal Economy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor\u2019s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)<\/strong> scheme has completed six successful years, marking a major milestone in India\u2019s efforts to empower urban street vendors. Launched in June 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the scheme was designed to provide <strong>collateral-free working capital loans<\/strong>, helping small vendors restart and expand their livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, PM SVANidhi has evolved from a relief measure into a <strong>long-term financial inclusion tool<\/strong>, integrating street vendors into the formal banking system and encouraging digital transactions. The government has highlighted its success in improving income stability, credit access, and economic dignity for millions of vendors across urban India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9F%A1_Growth_of_Financial_Inclusion_Through_PM_SVANidhi_Scheme\"><\/span>\ud83d\udfe1 Growth of Financial Inclusion Through PM SVANidhi Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme offers structured loans in multiple phases, beginning with \u20b910,000 and extending up to \u20b950,000 based on timely repayment. Along with loans, beneficiaries also receive <strong>interest subsidies and cashback incentives for digital payments<\/strong>, promoting financial discipline and digital literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to government data, the scheme has benefited more than <strong>75 lakh street vendors<\/strong>, with over <strong>1.12 crore loans disbursed<\/strong> worth more than \u20b917,800 crore. It has also played a significant role in boosting <strong>digital payment adoption<\/strong>, with hundreds of crores of transactions recorded through UPI and other platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative has also contributed to a noticeable rise in income levels, helping vendors achieve better financial stability and resilience in urban markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B5_Expansion_and_Policy_Strengthening_Over_the_Years\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd35 Expansion and Policy Strengthening Over the Years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initially launched as a COVID-19 relief measure, PM SVANidhi has now been extended till <strong>March 2030<\/strong>, reflecting its long-term importance in urban development policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme has been continuously upgraded with features like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Higher loan limits for repeat borrowers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital payment cashback incentives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interest subsidies for timely repayment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration with social security schemes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These reforms have helped the program transition into a <strong>sustainable micro-credit framework<\/strong> supporting India\u2019s informal urban workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"PM-SVANidhi-Scheme-2026\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"PM SVANidhi Scheme 2026\" style=\"width:620px;height:auto\" title=\"PM SVANidhi Scheme 2026\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PM SVANidhi Scheme 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9F%A3_Why_this_News_is_Important\"><\/span>\ud83d\udfe3 Why this News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Strengthening_Urban_Informal_Economy\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Strengthening Urban Informal Economy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PM SVANidhi plays a crucial role in supporting street vendors, who form a significant part of India\u2019s informal economy. By providing easy credit access, the scheme reduces dependency on informal moneylenders and strengthens financial security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Boost_to_Financial_Inclusion\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Boost to Financial Inclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme brings unbanked and underbanked populations into the formal financial system. It promotes bank linkages, credit history creation, and access to institutional finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Digital_India_Push\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Digital India Push<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By encouraging digital payments through incentives, the scheme aligns with the government\u2019s <strong>Digital India mission<\/strong>, promoting transparency and reducing cash dependency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Economic_Empowerment_and_Livelihood_Security\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Economic Empowerment and Livelihood Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative has improved income stability for lakhs of families dependent on street vending. It has also enabled small vendors to expand their businesses and improve living standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Policy_Significance_for_Government_Exams\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Policy Significance for Government Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For aspirants of UPSC, SSC, banking, railways, and state PSC exams, this scheme is important under topics like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government welfare schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial inclusion policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urban development programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poverty alleviation initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9F%A4_Historical_Context_Evolution_of_Street_Vendor_Welfare_in_India\"><\/span>\ud83d\udfe4 Historical Context: Evolution of Street Vendor Welfare in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before PM SVANidhi, street vendors were largely supported under schemes like <strong>DAY-NULM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana \u2013 National Urban Livelihoods Mission)<\/strong>, which focused on skill development and urban employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, there was no dedicated nationwide credit scheme for vendors. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed their financial vulnerability, leading to the launch of PM SVANidhi in June 2020 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since then, the scheme has evolved into a structured micro-credit system supporting over 75 lakh vendors, making it one of the largest urban informal sector empowerment programs in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Key_Takeaways_from_PM_SVANidhi_Scheme_Completion_6_Years\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca Key Takeaways from PM SVANidhi Scheme Completion (6 Years)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>PM SVANidhi scheme completed 6 years since its launch in June 2020.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Over 75 lakh street vendors have benefited from the scheme across India.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>More than 1.12 crore collateral-free loans worth \u20b917,800+ crore have been disbursed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Scheme promotes digital payments through cashback incentives and subsidies.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The scheme has been extended till March 2030 to ensure long-term support.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PM SVANidhi Scheme 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_PM_SVANidhi_Scheme_Current_Affairs_Focus\"><\/span>FAQs on PM SVANidhi Scheme (Current Affairs Focus)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_is_the_PM_SVANidhi_scheme\"><\/span>Q1. What is the PM SVANidhi scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PM SVANidhi (Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor\u2019s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) scheme is a government initiative launched in 2020 to provide collateral-free working capital loans to urban street vendors for supporting their livelihoods and business recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Which_ministry_implements_the_PM_SVANidhi_scheme\"><\/span>Q2. Which ministry implements the PM SVANidhi scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme is implemented by the <strong>Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)<\/strong> in collaboration with various banks and financial institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_is_the_maximum_loan_amount_under_PM_SVANidhi\"><\/span>Q3. What is the maximum loan amount under PM SVANidhi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the scheme, street vendors can avail loans in phases, starting from \u20b910,000 and going up to \u20b950,000 based on timely repayment history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_How_does_PM_SVANidhi_promote_digital_payments\"><\/span>Q4. How does PM SVANidhi promote digital payments?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beneficiaries receive cashback incentives for using digital payment modes such as UPI, which encourages cashless transactions and financial transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Till_when_has_the_PM_SVANidhi_scheme_been_extended\"><\/span>Q5. Till when has the PM SVANidhi scheme been extended?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme has been extended till <strong>March 2030<\/strong> to ensure long-term support for urban street vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_Who_are_eligible_beneficiaries_under_PM_SVANidhi\"><\/span>Q6. Who are eligible beneficiaries under PM SVANidhi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Urban street vendors engaged in vending activities in statutory or peri-urban areas are eligible, provided they have a valid certificate or identification issued by local authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_What_are_the_benefits_of_timely_repayment_under_the_scheme\"><\/span>Q7. 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