Youth Entrepreneurship Support
Building Self-Reliance, Entrepreneurship & Financial Independence
The Youth Entrepreneurship Support Program under Shishu Vikas Yojana (SVY) is designed to encourage entrepreneurship and financial independence among young beneficiaries. Through this initiative, eligible beneficiaries can receive interest-free business support ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹2,00,000 to start or expand income-generating activities.
This support is available after the beneficiary attains the age of 18 years and is intended exclusively for business and self-employment purposes.
Support Benefits
Special Repayment Benefits
For Female Beneficiaries
Girls receiving support are required to return only 75% of the approved amount as per the repayment schedule.
For Male Beneficiaries
Boys receiving support are required to return 100% of the approved amount as per the repayment schedule.
Purpose of the Program
The objective of this initiative is to:
Eligibility Criteria
A beneficiary may apply if:
Eligible Business Activities
Support may be considered for activities such as:
Documents Required
Important Terms & Conditions
- This support is available only for business and self-employment purposes.
- Educational, personal, medical, travel, property purchase, or other non-business uses are not permitted.
- Every eligible beneficiary may apply only once under this program.
- Applications are accepted annually during the month of April.
- Selection is conducted on a First Come, First Served basis.
- Only the first 100 approved beneficiaries may receive support each year.
- The beneficiary must maintain an active SVY membership up to the age of 18 years.
- The repayment tenure will generally be between 3 and 5 years.
- Female beneficiaries are required to repay only 75% of the sanctioned amount.
- Male beneficiaries are required to repay 100% of the sanctioned amount.
- Submission of an application does not guarantee approval.
- False information or misuse of funds may result in cancellation of benefits and recovery proceedings.
- Final approval shall be subject to verification and committee approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs
This Interest-Free Business Support Program under Shishu Vikas Yojana aims to transform young beneficiaries into successful entrepreneurs by providing financial assistance, business opportunities, and a pathway toward self-reliance and economic growth.