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NotificationRBI NotifThursday, 1 October 2026

Master Circular - Credit Facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) & Scheduled Tribes (STs)

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Summary
RBI notification: Master Circular - Credit Facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) & Scheduled Tribes (STs)
Key Facts
TypeNotification
SourceRBI Notifications
PublishedThursday, 1 October 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of FinanceRBISEBI
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesTaxpayersBanks & NBFCsInvestors
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
2 changes recorded for this policy.
DescriptionFriday, 2 October 2026via policyradar
RBI notification: Master Circular - Credit Facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) & Scheduled Tribes (STs)
RBI consolidates guidelines for bank credit to SC/ST beneficiaries covering planning, lending, DRI, CEGSSC, monitoring and reporting.
DescriptionSaturday, 3 October 2026via policyradar
RBI notification: Master Circular - Credit Facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) & Scheduled Tribes (STs)
RBI consolidates guidelines for bank credit to SC/ST beneficiaries covering planning, lending, DRI, CEGSSC, monitoring and reporting.
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