Financial Assistance to Youth Groups 2026: Up to ₹4 Lakh Business Grant, Eligibility & Process
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Quick answer
The Financial Assistance to Youth Groups (FAYG) scheme provides grant support to affiliated Mangal Dals in Uttarakhand to launch self-employment ventures across 18 approved sectors. Eligible youth groups receive 75% of project costs up to ₹4,00,000, while self-funding the remaining 25%. Applications must be submitted offline through the regional Youth Welfare and PRD office.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Up to ₹4,00,000 for youth business projects |
| Ministry / department | Department of Youth Welfare and Provincial Protection Corps |
| Level | State Government (Uttarakhand) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
Initiated by the Department of Youth Welfare and Prantiy Rakshak Dal (PRD), Government of Uttarakhand, the Financial Assistance to Youth Groups scheme aims to promote rural entrepreneurship and self-reliance. Under this programme, registered Yuvak and Mahila Mangal Dals receive capital assistance covering 75% of project expenditures across 18 designated trade activities, including dairy production, adventure sports equipment, tailoring, and mobile repairs. At least two qualifying youth groups per district are selected by the directorate to receive financial aid directly into their official group bank accounts.
Benefits
- Financial assistance covering 75% of total project costs or the activity cap, whichever is lower (groups contribute the remaining 25%).
- Adventure Sports Equipment: Up to ₹4,00,000/-.
- Innovative Projects: Up to ₹1,50,000/-.
- Dairy Production: Up to ₹1,00,000/-.
- Photocopy/Fax/Lamination Machine setup: Up to ₹1,00,000/-.
- Tent and Utensil Rental: Up to ₹50,000/-.
- Sound System Rental: Up to ₹50,000/-.
- Flour Mill Setup: Up to ₹50,000/-.
- Mushroom, Vegetable, or Flower Cultivation: Up to ₹50,000/-.
- Handloom and Woollen Items Production Equipment: Up to ₹50,000/-.
- Tailoring or Beauty Parlour Equipment: Up to ₹50,000/-.
- Organic Fertiliser or Animal Feed Production: Up to ₹50,000/-.
- Fruit Preservation Unit: Up to ₹50,000/-.
- Animal Husbandry: Up to ₹50,000/-.
- Cultural Instrument Purchase: Up to ₹50,000/-.
- Electronics Repairs or Works: Up to ₹50,000/-.
- Vehicle Repair Work: Up to ₹50,000/-.
- Mobile Phone Repair: Up to ₹12,000/-.
- Plumbing Work: Up to ₹10,000/-.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The applicant must be a registered Mangal Dal affiliated with the Department of Youth Welfare and PRD, Uttarakhand.
- All members of the Mangal Dal must be permanent residents of Uttarakhand.
- The applying Mangal Dal must not have previously received financial assistance under this scheme.
Who cannot apply
- Individual applicants are not eligible to apply.
- Mangal Dals that have already availed of assistance under this scheme in the past.
Documents required
- Group photograph of all team members
- Project proposal or business work plan
- Proof of availability of building or land for the business
- Certified estimate of potential expenses
- Group registration number
- List containing names of all group members
- Birth certificates of all members
- Educational qualification certificates of members
- Permanent residence certificates of members
- Group bank account details
- Training or experience certificate related to the trade (if applicable)
- Details of monthly family income from all sources
How to apply
- 1Collect the official application form from your nearest Youth Welfare and PRD office.
- 2Fill out the application form with complete business details, member profiles, and cost estimates.
- 3Attach the group photo, land availability proof, member certificates, group bank details, and income records.
- 4Submit the completed application packet to the District Youth Welfare and PRD Officer through your Regional Youth Welfare and PRD Officer.
- 5Cooperate during the physical site inspection conducted by the district authority prior to evaluation.
- 6Wait for review by the District Magistrate and final selection by the Directorate of Youth Welfare and PRD, after which funds are disbursed directly to the group account.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for the FAYG scheme?+
Only registered Yuvak or Mahila Mangal Dals affiliated with the Department of Youth Welfare and PRD of Uttarakhand are eligible.
Can an individual youth apply for this financial assistance?+
No, individual applications are not accepted; only affiliated Mangal Dal groups can apply.
How much share must the youth group invest?+
The beneficiary group must arrange 25% of the total project expenditure on their own.
What is the maximum grant available under the scheme?+
The maximum assistance is ₹4,00,000 for purchasing adventure sports equipment, subject to the 75% project cost cap.
How many youth groups are selected from each district?+
A minimum of two eligible youth groups are selected per district, depending on budget availability.
How is the grant money disbursed to beneficiaries?+
The approved grant amount is credited directly into the registered bank account of the Mangal Dal.
Where can the application form be obtained?+
The form can be collected offline from the local Youth Welfare and PRD office in Uttarakhand.
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