Financial Assistance to Youth Groups
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Business & Entrepreneurship,Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship
Target Beneficiaries
Self Help Groups (SHGS)
Brief Description
The scheme aims to promote self-employment & entrepreneurship among rural youth by providing financial support. Financial assistance is provided to Mangal Dals affiliated with the department to help them start employment-oriented projects in 18 identified business sectors.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a Mangal Dal affiliated with the Youth Welfare and PRD Department of Uttarakhand. 1. The members of Mangal Dal must be permanent residents of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant (Mangal Dal) must not have benefited previously under the scheme.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
- To avail of financial assistance, interested Yuvak/Mahila Mangal Dal members must obtain an application form from the Youth Welfare and PRD office. - The application must include a group photo of all team members, a description or work plan of the business they intend to undertake, details regarding the availability of a building or land for the business, and a certified estimate of potential expenses. In addition, the application should contain the team’s registration number, names of all team members, their birth certificates, educational qualification certificates, permanent residence certificates, the team’s bank account details, and any training or experience certificates related to the business. Details of the family’s monthly income from all sources must also be submitted. - All completed applications are to be submitted to the District Youth Welfare and PRD Officer through the Regional Youth Welfare and PRD Officer. - The District Officer will conduct a site inspection and forward the proposal along with their recommendation to the District Magistrate. For the purpose of selection and monitoring, the list of recommended youth groups will be sent to the Director, Youth Welfare and PRD Directorate, who will select a minimum of two beneficiary youth groups from each district and provide financial assistance within the allocated budget. - The approved amount will be transferred directly to the bank account of the group.
Required Documents
- Group Photograph of All Members
- Project Proposal/Business Plan
- Availability Proof of Building/Land for Business
- Certified Cost Estimate
- Group Registration Number
- List of All Group Members with Names
- Birth Certificates of All Members
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Permanent Residence Certificates
- Group Bank Account Details
- Training/Experience Certificate (related to selected business activity, if applicable)
- Details of the family’s monthly income from all sources
FAQs
Who can apply for this scheme?
Registered Mangal Dals affiliated with the Department of Youth Welfare, Uttarakhand.
What is the group’s contribution?
25% of the total project cost must be contributed by the beneficiary group.
What are the eligible business activities?
There are 18 listed businesses, including dairy, adventure sports, electronics repair, tailoring, etc.
Can an individual apply?
No, only registered Mangal Dals are eligible.
How many groups are selected per district?
At least 2 groups per district, subject to budget availability.
Who approves the application?
The District Selection Committee chaired by the District Magistrate.
How is the fund disbursed?
Funds are transferred to the group's official bank account.
Where can we get the application form?
From the Youth Welfare and PRD office in your district.