Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (CM-YUVA), Uttar Pradesh

Open all year MSME and Export Promotion Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh

Loan

Loan up to ₹5 lakh at 0% interest, plus 10% margin money grant

What it funds: Interest free, collateral free loan plus margin money for young founders
Who can apply: Uttar Pradesh resident aged 21 to 40
Passed class 8 at least
Trained under a listed state scheme or holds a skill certificate
New industry or service project up to ₹5 lakh
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Register with Aadhaar on the MSME UP portal; DIC checks, bank lends
Best for: Idea, Prototype stage
Run by: State governments

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