Financial Assistance to Youth Groups

Description
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Youth Groups” was launched by the Department of Youth Welfare and prantiy rakshak dal PRD , Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote self-employment and 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, including dairy, electronics, tent services, beauty parlors, and more.

Benefits
• Financial support for starting one of the 18 Identified Business Activities for Starting Employment-Oriented Projects/Businesses in Uttarakhand State:
• Dairy Production – ₹1,00,000/-
• Tent Utensil Rental – ₹50,000/-
• Sound System Rental – ₹50,000/-
• Flour Mill Setup – ₹50,000/-
• Photocopy/Fax/Lamination Machine – ₹1,00,000/-
• Mushroom/Vegetable/Flower Cultivation – ₹50,000/-
• Handloom/Woolen Items Production Equipment – ₹50,000/-
• Adventure Sports Equipment – ₹4,00,000/-
• Tailoring/Beauty Parlor Equipment – ₹50,000/-
• Organic Fertilizer/Animal Feed Production – ₹50,000/-
• Fruit Preservation Unit – ₹50,000/-
• Animal Husbandry – ₹50,000/-
• Cultural Instrument Purchase – ₹50,000/-
• Electronics Repairs/Works – ₹50,000/-
• Vehicle Repair Work – ₹50,000/-
• Plumbing Work – ₹10,000/-
• Mobile Phone Repair – ₹12,000/-
• Innovative Projects – ₹1,50,000/-
• Funding Process:

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a Mangal Dal affiliated with the Youth Welfare and PRD Department of Uttarakhand.
2. The members of Mangal Dal must be permanent residents of Uttarakhand.
3. The applicant (Mangal Dal) must not have benefited previously under the scheme.
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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

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Registered Mangal Dals affiliated with the Department of Youth Welfare, Uttarakhand.

Q: What is the group’s contribution?
A: 25% of the total project cost must be contributed by the beneficiary group.

Q: What are the eligible business activities?
A: There are 18 listed businesses, including dairy, adventure sports, electronics repair, tailoring, etc.

Q: Can an individual apply?
A: No, only registered Mangal Dals are eligible.

Q: How many groups are selected per district?
A: At least 2 groups per district, subject to budget availability.

Q: Who approves the application?
A: The District Selection Committee chaired by the District Magistrate.

Q: How is the fund disbursed?
A: Funds are transferred to the group&#39;s official bank account.

Q: Where can we get the application form?
A: From the Youth Welfare and PRD office in your district.
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