Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana - Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency
in Uttarakhand
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Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana - Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency in Uttarakhand
Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana - Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana - Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to promote self-employment among the residents of Uttarakhand by enabling them to establish and operate solar power projects, thereby generating clean energy, providing a sustainable source of income, and encouraging entrepreneurship.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
Only one solar power plant will be allotted per family, and each applicant is eligible for only one project.
To avail benefits under the current MSME Policy, the allottee must apply under this scheme as a proprietorship. Applications in the form of a partnership firm, company, trust, or society will not be permitted.
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Benefits
Under the scheme, self-employment is provided to eligible applicants/beneficiaries through the allocation of solar power projects with capacities of 20, 25, 50, 100, and 200 kW, as detailed below:
20 kW: Project cost ₹10 lakh; land required – 300 sq. meters.
25 kW: Project cost ₹12.50 lakh; land required – 300 sq. meters.
50 kW: Project cost ₹25.00 lakh; land required – 700–1000 sq. meters.
100 kW: Project cost ₹50.00 lakh; land required – 1500–2000 sq. meters.
200 kW: Project cost ₹100.00 lakh; land required – 3000–4000 sq. meters.
***(Selected candidates will be provided loans from Uttarakhand State/District Cooperative Banks at an interest rate of 8%. Additionally, beneficiaries will be eligible for incentives and benefits under the MSME Policy-2023, provided by the Industries Department.)***
The electricity generated from the allotted solar projects will be purchased by Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) for a period of 25 years. Payments to beneficiaries will be made according to the prevailing tariff rates for the electricity sold.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Permanent Residence Certificate |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card |
| 3 | Identity Card |
| 4 | Application Fee |
| 5 | Affidavit |
| 6 | Documents related to the proposed land |
| 7 | Other supporting documents as required |
Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana - Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana - Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana - Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only permanent residents of Uttarakhand are eligible to apply. <br>