national backward classes finance and 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 channelizing agencies (scas) nominated by the state governments/uts. nbcfdc also provides micro financing through scas/ self help groups (shgs).