<h1>Over 117,000 Loans Granted Under Stand Up India Scheme, Boosting Employment for 600,000+ People in Marginalized Groups.</h1> Over 117,000 loans totaling Rs. 26,391 crore have been sanctioned to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women borrowers under the Stand Up India Scheme (SUPI), creating employment for more than 600,000 individuals. As of July 31, 2021, public sector banks sanctioned Rs. 23,062.91 crore, private sector banks Rs. 2,845.41 crore, and regional rural banks Rs. 483.56 crore. The scheme aims to foster entrepreneurship among marginalized groups by addressing challenges such as lack of mentorship and credit access. Recent changes include reducing the margin money requirement and incorporating agriculture-related activities. Performance is regularly reviewed at various administrative levels.