Archive · 13 Jan 2026
UP Government Boosts Rural Employment with Village Industries Scheme
The Uttar Pradesh government is helping young people in villages start their own businesses.
They give loans up to ₹10 lakh to set up new industries.
The government also helps pay the interest on these loans.
So far, 94 new businesses have been started, creating jobs for 2,586 people.
The scheme is for men and women between 18 and 50 years old.
The government believes that strong villages make a strong state, so they are working to create more jobs and opportunities in rural areas.
94 new units established under the Chief Minister’s Village Industries Employment Scheme in 2025–26.
Capital investment of ₹648.63 lakh facilitated, generating employment for 2,586 youth.
Loans up to ₹10 lakh provided to educated and technically qualified unemployed individuals from rural areas.
Government offers interest subsidy support, covering interest exceeding 4% for general category and full coverage for reserved categories.
Eligible entrepreneurs must be between 18 and 50 years old, with a 10% contribution for general category and 5% for reserved categories.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government and rural entrepreneurs
- What
- Implementation of the Chief Minister’s Village Industries Employment Scheme
- When
- Financial year 2025–26
- Where
- Rural areas of Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To create sustainable livelihood opportunities and promote rural industrial development
- Scheme Name
- Chief Minister’s Village Industries Employment Scheme
- New Units Established
- 94
- Capital Investment
- ₹648.63 lakh
- Employment Generated
- 2,586 youth
- Loan Amount
- Up to ₹10 lakh
- Interest Subsidy
- Government covers interest exceeding 4% for general category, full coverage for reserved categories
- Eligibility Age
- 18 to 50 years
- Contribution Requirement
- 10% for general category, 5% for reserved categories
