Atmanirbhar Assam 2023
Assam, Government of Assam has launch a new scheme named Mukhyamantrir
Atmanirbharshil Asom Abhiyan. Atmanirbhar Asom is basically an initiative
to support the budding youth in their entrepreneurial journey through robust
monetary and policy support.
Through
this scheme, 2 lakh eligible beneficiaries are to be targeted over the next 2
years - 1 lakh in FY 2023-24 and 1 lakh in FY 2024-25. In this article, we will
discuss all aspects of Atmanirbhar Asom 2023 scheme.
Atmanirbhar Assam Details
Name of scheme: Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbharshil Asom Abhiyan
Name of organization: Government of Assam
No of targeted beneficiary: 2 lakhs
Type of scheme: Financial Assistance
Financial year: 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
Financial Assistance: Rupees 2 Lakh/ 3 Lakh/ 5 Lakh in two
installments.
Date of launch: 23rd September 2023
Mode of application process: Online
Eligibility Criteria of Atmanirbhar Asom Scheme
The beneficiaries of Atmanirbhar Asom Scheme should fulfil the following
criteria:
Residentship: Beneficiary
should be a permanent resident of Assam.
Age Limit: The age of the Beneficiary should be within the age
range of 18 to 45 years.
Educational Qualification: Beneficiary should be minimum Class 10
passed.
Professional Skills: Beneficiary should have skills, knowledge,
etc. to undertake income generating activities (ITI, Diploma, etc.)
Loan Defaulter: Beneficiary should not have defaulted any loan.
Government Service: Beneficiary should not belong to a family of
govt service holder/ pensioner.
Family: One member per family is only eligible.
Employment Exchange: Beneficiary must be registered in Employment
Exchange of Assam before April 1, 2023.
How to Apply for Atmanirbhar Assam Scheme?
Interested
and eligible youths may apply online for availing benefits of these scheme once
the official portal goes live. As per information received, the online portal
will start receiving applications from 23rd September onwards.
Important Dates of Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbharshil Asom Abhiyan
Starting
date of submission of online application: 23rd September 2023
Last Date of submission of online application: To be updated later
Important Web-Links of Atmanirbhar Assam Scheme
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Online Application |
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Official Notification |
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Cabinet Meeting Update |
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Official Website |
Salient Features of Atmanirbhar Asom Scheme
Atmanirbhar
Asom Scheme itself is going to be one of its kind initiative of Govt. of Assam,
as it will generate employment opportunities through the setting up of new
entrepreneurial ventures. The scheme seeks to encourage self-income
opportunities by promoting micro-entrepreneur youths of BPL families and
low-income households.
Here is a list of salient features of Atmanirbhar Asom Scheme.
Beneficiary Coverage
Atmanirbhar Asom Scheme aims to cover 2 lakh eligible beneficiaries over the
next 2 years. Accordingly, 1 lakh youth will be targeted during FY 2023-24 and
rest 1 lakh will be targeted in FY 2024-25.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance shall be a combination of Government grant plus
interest-free Government loan to be repaid after 5 years to establish
micro-enterprise/ service units. The beneficiaries, as per their eligibility
will receive 2 lakh/ 3 lakh/ 5 lakh in two installments.
Skill Training
Selected beneficiaries will have to undergo 1-month training in selected
educational/ skill training institutions for enhancing entrepreneurship,
management and accounting skills. During this period, Rs 10,000 shall be
granted as stipend to participating beneficiaries.
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