Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana - Uttarakhand

Description
The “Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana” has been implemented by the Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among the residents of Uttarakhand by providing financial assistance and subsidies for establishing new enterprises or upgrading existing small-scale units.

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Benefits
• The maximum project cost for manufacturing sector enterprises is ₹25 lakh, and for service and business sector enterprises, it is ₹10 lakh, which is financed through banks.
• 25% subsidy for Category-A districts (manufacturing sector – maximum ₹6.25 lakh; service sector – maximum ₹2.50 lakh)
• 20% subsidy for Category-B and B+ districts (manufacturing sector – maximum ₹5 lakh; service sector – maximum ₹2 lakh)
• 15% subsidy for Category-C and D districts (manufacturing sector – maximum ₹3.75 lakh; service sector – maximum ₹1.50 lakh)
• > **Note:** Classification of districts category wise is attached at [Annexure-1](https://uk.gov.in/department92/library_file/file-04-12-2023-06-02-23.pdf). (Page No. 157)
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
3. No educational qualification is required for availing the benefits under this scheme.
4. Under the scheme, financing is available for industrial, service, and business sectors. It is also available for projects related to apple cultivation, orchids, animal husbandry, and agriculture activities.
5. The applicant or entity must not be a defaulter of any bank, nationalized bank, financial institution, or cooperative bank/institution.
6. The applicant must hold an account with the financing bank in the concerned area.
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Required Documents
• Applicant’s photograph
• Aadhaar card
• Permanent/original residence certificate
• Special category/caste certificate (if applicable)
• Copy of project details
• Handicapped certificate (if applicable)
• Ration card copy

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and a permanent resident of Uttarakhand. There is no educational qualification required.
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Q: Which sectors are covered under the scheme?
A: Financing is available for industrial, service, and business sectors. Projects related to apple cultivation, orchids, animal husbandry, and agriculture are also eligible.
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Q: What is the maximum project cost covered for manufacturing enterprises?
A: The maximum project cost for manufacturing sector enterprises is ₹25 lakh.
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Q: What is the maximum project cost covered for service and business sector enterprises?
A: The maximum project cost for service and business sector enterprises is ₹10 lakh.
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Q: Can financial assistance be used to upgrade existing small-scale enterprises?
A: Yes, financial assistance is available both for new projects and for upgrading existing small-scale enterprises.
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Q: Does the applicant need to have a bank account?
A: Yes, the applicant must hold an account with the financing bank in the concerned area.
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Q: How can applications be submitted?
A: Applications must be submitted online through the portal [https://msy.uk.gov.in/.](https://msy.uk.gov.in/)
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Q: How is the subsidy released?
A: The prescribed subsidy is released only after the project established under the scheme has been successfully operational for a continuous period of two years.
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