Skilled Youth Startup Scheme

Description
The issue of employment creation has been a matter of great concern since long in Sikkim. The Government of Sikkim having pro-people attitude and the vision to reduce unemployment and create adequate self employment opportunities in the long run has formulated the Skilled Youth Start Up Scheme. The Scheme is intended to generate equitable entrepreneurial opportunities in rural as well as urban areas of the State, particularly among the educated unemployed youth to become self employed by setting up Manufacturing/Service/Business/Cooperative/Agriculture & allied activities by availing loan category wise with back ended subsidy assistance from the State Government @ 50% for BPL and @ 35% for rest on financially viable/ bankable Projects cost. Objectives : 1. To promote entrepreneurial qualities amongst the local unemployed youth and encourage them for setting up any commercially viable/ bankable business venture in any sector including Agriculture / Horticulture / Food Processing / Animal Husbandry / Handloom & Handicrafts / Retail / Tourism / Services / Manufacturing etc. in the State in tune with the State Government policies. 2. To generate equitable entrepreneurial opportunities in rural as well as urban areas of the State through the setting up of new self-employment ventures/projects by providing one-time non-refundable financial assistance of 50% / 35% with back-ended subsidy on project approval by the Bank/ PSU financial institution.

Exclusions
• Individuals who have already availed subsidy under CMSS or PMEGP schemes.
• Applicants who are bank defaulters.
• Government employees’ children are only eligible if the parent is in Group ‘C’ or ‘D’ service.

Benefits
• Financial support through bank loans with back-ended subsidy of 35% or 50%.
• Maximum admissible project cost varies by category, up to ₹20 lakhs.
• Mandatory Entrepreneur Development Training (3 days) provided before loan disbursement.
• Preference for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with 50% subsidy eligibility.
• Support for a wide range of sectors including:
• Dairy, poultry, piggery, food processing.
• Wood and bamboo crafts.
• Homestays and tourism.
• IT services, tailoring, coaching centers.
• Automobile workshops and diagnostic centers.
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• > **Activities covered and maximum project cost:**
• **S. No.****Category****Maximum Project cost Admissibl**e1Animal Husbandry, Agriculture &amp;amp;amp;amp; Allied activities-Dairy, Poultry and PiggeryDairy:5 lakhs, Poultry:3 lakhs, Piggery:5 lakhs2Organic Farming - Green house 3 lakhs3Food Processing and other manufacturing sectors10 lakhs4Wood Handicraft &amp;amp;amp;amp; Cottage Industries 10 lakhs5Metal Fabrication works 10 lakhs6Tourism -Paragliding, Mountain cycling, etc.10 lakhs7Rural Homestays 15 lakhs 8 IT &amp;amp;amp;amp; IT enabled services10 lakhs8IT &amp;amp;amp;amp; IT enabled services10 lakhs9Cutting and tailoring for Cooperative registered societies20 lakhs10Bakery &amp;amp;amp;amp; Restaurants **15 lakhs11Beauty Parlours/Boutique/Grocery/Manihari &amp;amp;amp;amp; other Retail shops 10 lakhs10 lakhs12Coaching Institute/Training Centre5 lakhs13Herbal Products Industry including Nurseries 10 lakhs10 lakhs14Paper bags/Paper plates 10 lakhs10 lakhs15Bamboo based Industry (Cane &amp;amp;amp;amp; Bamboo) 10 lakhs10 lakhs16Automobile Workshop Garage/Car spa 10 lakhs10 lakhs17Diagnostic Centres 20 lakhs20 lakhs18Film Industry/Film Auditorium (Minisize) excluding construction20 lakhs1919 Any Other Project which the Committee deems to be fit for funding Nominal funding<br>

Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicant must possess a Certificate of Identification (COI) or Sikkim Subject Certificate / Residential Certificate (for urban areas).
2. Applicant must be unemployed and have completed at least Class V from a recognized school.
3. For technical, manufacturing, or service-based projects, the applicant should have a valid certificate from a recognized technical institute.
4. Applicant must be between 18 to 45 years of age at the time of application.
5. Only one member per family is eligible to apply under the scheme.
6. Applicant&amp;amp;#39;s family income must not exceed ₹8 lakhs per annum.
7. - For married applicants: family includes self, spouse, and children.
8. - For unmarried applicants: family includes parents and unmarried siblings.
9. If the applicant is a child of a Government employee, only children of Group ‘C’ or ‘D’ employees are eligible.
10. Applicant must contribute 5–15% of the project cost, as per bank norms.
11. Applicant must not be a defaulter with any nationalized bank, financial institution, or co-operative bank.
12. Applicant must not have availed subsidy under CMSS or PMEGP schemes earlier.
13. Applicant must possess a valid trade license for the proposed business or project.
14. Applicants under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) category will be given priority and are eligible for a 50% loan subsidy.

Required Documents
• Two recent passport-sized photographs.
• Sikkim Subject Certificate/COI/Residential Certificate.
• Educational certificates and mark sheets.
• Birth Certificate or Panchayat certification.
• Project Report verified by the concerned Line Department (2 copies).
• Voter ID card (as address proof).
• Unemployment Card from respective BAC.
• Land lease agreement or Land Parcha, if applicable.
• Relevant trade license or permit at the time of loan sanction.
• BPL certificate from DESME.
• Income certificate from BDO/SDM.
• NOC from SABCO/SIDICO.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for the Skilled Youth Startup Scheme (SYSS)?
A: Applicants must be residents of Sikkim possessing a Certificate of Identification (COI), Sikkim Subject Certificate, or Residential Certificate (for urban areas).

Q: What is the age limit to apply under SYSS?
A: The applicant must be between 18 and 45 years of age at the time of submitting the application.

Q: Is there any minimum educational qualification required?
A: Yes, the applicant must have passed at least Class V from a recognized school. For technical or service-based projects, a relevant technical certificate is required.

Q: Can more than one member from the same family apply?
A: No, only one member per family is eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.

Q: Is there an income limit to be eligible for the scheme?
A: Yes, the applicant&#39;s family income must not exceed ₹8 lakhs per annum.

Q: Are government employees' children eligible?
A: Only children of Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ government employees are eligible to apply under this scheme.

Q: Can an applicant who has availed subsidy under PMEGP or CMSS apply?
A: No, applicants who have previously availed subsidy under PMEGP or CMSS are not eligible for this scheme.

Q: What financial contribution is expected from the applicant?
A: Applicants must contribute 5% to 15% of the project cost, depending on the norms of the financing bank.

Q: Is trade license necessary at the time of application?
A: Yes, the applicant must have a valid trade license or permit for the proposed project at the time of bank loan sanction.
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Q: Is there any special provision for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)?
A: Yes, PwD applicants are given priority and are eligible for a 50% loan subsidy under the scheme.