Rajasthan Vishwakarma Yuva Udyami Protsahan Yojana (VYUPY)
Key Points: - Objective: Promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among youth of Rajasthan by providing financial support for new businesses - Implemented by the State Government from 3 September 2025 - Corpus Fund: ₹150 crore - Loan Amount: Up to ₹2 crore for establishing, expanding, diversifying, or modernizing enterprises - Interest Subsidy: Base 8% subsidy; additional 1% (total 9%) for women, SC/ST, PwD, rural area businesses, Bunkar/Shilpkar artisans - Margin Money: 25% of project cost or maximum ₹5 lakh - Eligibility: Age 18-45 years; permanent resident of Rajasthan; valid Aadhaar; includes HUFs, societies, partnerships, LLPs, companies with 51%+ youth ownership - Scheme Duration: Until March 31, 2029 - Implementing Department: MSME Department, Government of Rajasthan
- Rajasthan VKYUPY implemented from 3 September 2025 with ₹150 crore budget provision to promote youth entrepreneurship
- Loans up to ₹2 crore for establishing, expanding, diversifying, or modernizing enterprises
- Interest subsidy: Base 8% with additional 1% (total 9%) for women, SC/ST, PwD, rural area businesses, Bunkar/Shilpkar artisans
- Margin money support: 25% of project cost or maximum ₹5 lakh
- Eligibility: Age 18-45 years, permanent Rajasthan resident, valid Aadhaar; includes HUFs, societies, partnerships, LLPs, companies with 51%+ youth ownership
- Scheme valid until March 31, 2029; implemented by MSME Department, Government of Rajasthan
What is the Rajasthan VYUPY scheme?
The Rajasthan Vishwakarma Yuva Udyami Protsahan Yojana (VYUPY) is an MSME Department scheme that promotes self-employment and entrepreneurship among Rajasthan's youth by providing financial support for new businesses.
When was VYUPY announced and what is its corpus?
VYUPY was announced on 19 February 2025 in the Rajasthan State Budget 2025-26 by Deputy CM Diya Kumari, with a corpus fund of ₹150 crore to support young entrepreneurs.
What is the maximum loan amount under VYUPY?
Beneficiaries can avail loans of up to ₹2 crore for establishing, expanding, diversifying, or modernizing enterprises under the VYUPY scheme.
What interest subsidy does VYUPY provide?
VYUPY offers a base interest subsidy of 8%, with an additional 1% (total 9%) for women, SC/ST, PwD, rural area businesses, and Bunkar/Shilpkar artisans.
Who is eligible to apply under VYUPY?
Applicants aged 18-45 years who are permanent residents of Rajasthan with a valid Aadhaar are eligible; HUFs, societies, partnerships, LLPs, and companies with 51%+ youth ownership also qualify.
What is the duration of the VYUPY scheme?
VYUPY is effective until 31 March 2029, implemented by the MSME Department, Government of Rajasthan, with margin money of 25% of project cost or a maximum of ₹5 lakh.
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