The Government of Bihar launched the Bihar Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana for the welfare of youth and women in the state. This yojana intends to provide self-employment for the educated youth, women and people belonging to the Most Backward Classes (MBC) and SC/ST community. Under this yojana, better employment opportunities are provided to the eligible people residing in Bihar.
Objectives of Bihar Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana
The objectives of this yojana are as follows:
- To promote small and micro-scale industries in Bihar.
- To build opportunities for MBC, SC/ST, women and unemployed youth to set up a new business.
- To create maximum employment opportunities in the state.
- To provide better livelihood and improve the employment ratio of the SC/ST, MBC, women and unemployed youth.
Benefits Provided Under Bihar Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana
The following are the benefits provided under this yojana:
- It provides 50% of the total project cost per unit to the young girls subject to a maximum of Rs.5 lakhs and interest-free loans to be repaid in seven years.
- It provides 50% of the sanctioned amount subject to a maximum of Rs.5 lakhs as a grant or subsidy.
- It provides Rs.25,000 per unit for the training of beneficiaries after selection.
- It provides benefits for the establishment of only new industries.
- The benefits of the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2016 are paid to the new industrial units.
Eligibility Criteria for Bihar Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana
- Applicants must be permanent residents of Bihar.
- Applicants should be women, youth or belong to MBC, SC or ST communities.
- Applicants should have passed at least 10+2 or intermediate, polytechnic, ITI, diploma or equivalent degree.
- Applicants’ age should be between 18-50 years.
- Applicants should have a current account. In the case of proprietorship, the current individual account in the applicant’s or the firm’s current account is valid.
Documents Required for Bihar Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana
- Permanent residence certificate.
- Matriculation certificate.
- Intermediate or equivalent qualification certificate.
- Caste certificate.
- Organisation certificate.
- Aadhaar card and PAN card.
- Applicant photograph.
- Specimen signature.
- Bank statement with a cancelled cheque.
Application Process for Bihar Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana
Following is the process to apply for Bihar Udyami Yojana:
Step 1: Visit the Bihar Udymai Yojana official website.
Step 2: Click on the “Registration” button.
Step 3: Fill in the registration application details, such as name, mobile number and Aadhaar number.
Step 4: An OTP is sent to the applicant’s mobile number.
Step 5: Enter the OTP and click the ‘Submit’ button.
The applicants are selected through a committee headed by the Principal Secretary of the Industrial Secretary Department. The approved amount is paid in a maximum of two instalments. However, the yojana benefit will be given to only one family member.
Bihar Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana Helpline Number
The toll-free number of Bihar Udyami Yojana – 18003456214
Email ID: dir-td.ind-bih@nic.in
The Bihar Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana helps the unemployed youth, women, SC/ST and MBC community members to be self-employed. It helps the people of Bihar to establish a new industrial unit and grants financial assistance for the incorporation of such units.
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