Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Sikkim CM Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme
The Chief Minister of Sikkim started a new program to help young people start their own businesses.
The goal is to encourage people to create their own jobs instead of relying on the government.
During the launch, 132 young entrepreneurs were given money to help start their businesses.
The government will pay for half of the cost of their projects, up to 500,000 rupees.
The Chief Minister wants young people to be creative and start their own businesses instead of just looking for government jobs.
This program joins other initiatives aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs in Sikkim.
Sikkim's CM launched a youth entrepreneurship scheme.
The scheme aims to promote self-employment in the state.
132 beneficiaries received grants during the launch event.
Grants cover 50% of project costs, up to a maximum of Rs 5 lakh.
The CM encouraged youth to pursue self-employment over government jobs.
- Who
- Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.
- What
- Launched the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udhyamsheelta Vikas Yojna.
- When
- August 21, per the article's timestamp.
- Where
- Gangtok, Sikkim.
- Why
- To promote self-employment and reduce dependence on government jobs.
- Scheme Name
- Mukhyamantri Yuva Udhyamsheelta Vikas Yojna
- Purpose
- Promote self-employment
- Beneficiaries
- Young Entrepreneurs
- Grants Coverage
- 50% of project cost
- Maximum Grant
- Rs 5 lakh
- Beneficiaries at Launch
- 132
- Launched By
- Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang