Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana 2.0 (MSY 2.0), Uttarakhand

Open all year Directorate of Industries (MSME Department), Government of Uttarakhand Uttarakhand

Subsidy

15% to 30% of project cost, up to ₹5 lakh. Women, rural and ODOP units get 5% more.

What it funds: Margin money grant on a bank loan to start a small business
Who can apply: Permanent resident of Uttarakhand, aged 18 or more
Project up to ₹25 lakh (manufacturing) or ₹10 lakh (service, trade)
No self-employment scheme benefit in the last 5 years
Not a bank defaulter; one person per family
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply online on the MSY portal. The DIC checks it and sends it to a bank.
Best for: Idea, Prototype stage
Run by: State governments

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