The Telangana government has launched a new scheme called ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme 2025’. Under this scheme eligible individuals who belong to the SC, ST, BC, Minority and EBC/EWS communities. The scheme is implemented through the respective corporations to enhance their economic self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship capabilities.Under this scheme, eligible individuals can take concessional subsidised loans of up to Rs 4 lakh to start their own business. The design of the program is intended to work for the economic development of the youth by providing them financial help to start a line of business.
Funding details of the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme 2025
According to the Telangana government website here’s a table explaining the funding details:
| Unit cost | Subsidy | Bank loan |
| Economic support schemes | ||
| Unit cost up to Rs 50,000 | 100% | – |
| Unit cost from Rs 50,001 to Rs 1 lakh | 90% | 10% |
| Unit cost from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh | 80% | 20% |
| Unit cost from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 4 lakh | 70% | 30% |
| Vulnerable groups (up to Rs 1 lakh) | 90% with, 10% from EMF | – |
| Minor irrigation | 100% | – |
Source: https://tgobmmsnew.cgg.gov.in
What is the eligibility criteria of Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme 2025?
According to the Telangana government website, here are the details:
Income limit:
- Rural areas: Rs 1.5 lakh per annum
- Urban areas: Rs 2 lakh per annum (municipalities, municipal corporations, nagar panchayats)
Ration card details shall be given in the application form and only in such cases where ration card is not available, the candidate shall submit income certificate issued by Meeseva.
Age limit:
21-55 years for non-agricultural schemes (as of July 1st of the implementation year)
21-60 years for agriculture and allied sectors.
What are the documents required for Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme 2025?
According to the Telangana government website, here are the details:
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card or income certificate
- Caste certificate (issued after Telangana formation)
- Permanent driving license (for transport sector schemes)
- Pattadar passbook (for agricultural schemes)
- SADAREM Certificate (for PWDs)
- Passport sized photograph
- Vulnerable group certification (certified by the Mandal level committee).
Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme application form
Conditions of the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme 2025
According to Telangana government website, here are the details:
- One household shall be limited to one self-employment scheme within a period of five years.
- Preference shall be given to :
- Candidates availing the ESS for the first time.
- Women candidates (minimum 25% of total target) particularly single and widowed women.
- Persons with disabilities (PWDs) minimum 5%.
- Family members of Martyrs of Telangana agitation and SC sub classification agitation.
- Candidates with existing skills in self-employment.
How to register for Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme 2025?
According to the Telangana government website, here are the details:
- Eligible candidates must register on the OBMMS portal within the stipulated time frame.
- Candidates must download the filed in application form and submit hard copy along with required documents at Mandal Praja Palana Seva Kendralu (MPDP) office in Rural Areas) or Municipal Commissioner’s office/Zonal Commissioner Office (Urban Areas)
- A helpdesk shall be established at Mandal Praja Palana Seva Kendralu to assist applicants with the online registration process.
- The beneficiary can choose any activity of his choice which are viable financially.
