Mukhyamantri Naari Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana (MNSUPY), Rajasthan

Open all year Women Empowerment Directorate, Government of Rajasthan Rajasthan

Subsidy

25% of project cost as subsidy, 30% for SC, ST and some women. Up to ₹15 lakh.

What it funds: Loan subsidy of 25% to 30% of project cost for women founders in Rajasthan
Who can apply: Woman aged 18 or more, native of Rajasthan
Women own the firm; 75% of a private company
Manufacturing, service or trade enterprise in Rajasthan
One subsidy per woman
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply online through the Rajasthan SSO portal. The district Women Empowerment office handles it.
Best for: Idea, Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: State governments

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