Telangana Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• With the aim of providing self employment opportunities to the youth of Telangana, the state government has introduced a new initiative called the "Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme".
• The scheme is primarily designed for the unemployed youth in the states mainly to SC, ST, BC EBC/EWS and minority categories.
• The primary objective of the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme is to provide financial aid to these unemployed youth who are interested in starting self employment business activity for themselves.
• Telangana Government will provide subsidized loans up to Rs. 4 lakh to each eligible youth.
• Scheme will help to reduce the unemployment rate in the state and more importantly boost the local entrepreneurship.
• The other name of this scheme is "Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Pathakam".
• It is expected that around 5 lakh youth are going to receive benefits of Telangana Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme.
• The government has allocated a budget of Rs. 6,000/- Crore for its implementation across the state.
• Subsidized loan will be disbursed among beneficiary youth according to the unit cost of business activity in which they are interested to open for self employment.
• Government is expecting that around 5 to 6 thousands employment will be generated through this scheme.
• Depending on applicant's categories and type of financial assistance (Bank linked or without bank linkage) beneficiaries can choose the sector from : -
  • Agriculture.
  • Agro Based
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Horticulture.
  • Industrial Service Business (ISB).
  • Minor Irrigation.
  • Transport Sector.
  • Indira Dairy Pilot Project
  • Petty Units.
• The scheme was one of the six schemes announced during the state assembly elections.
• The Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana launched the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme on 12 March 2025.
• The nodal authority invite the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme Application Online from March 17, 2025.
• The last date to submit the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Application form is April 14, 2025.
• Once the application process is completed, the Authority will review the submitted application and start the selection of beneficiaries from April 15, 2025.
• The government will distribute the letter of loan disbursement under this scheme on Telangana Day i.e. June 2, 2025.
• A similar scheme is already in operation specifically for SC categories called Dalit Bandhu Scheme.

Scheme Benefits

• The below mentioned benefits will be provided to Youth of Telangana under Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme :-
  • Subsidized Loans up to Rs. 4 Lakh will be provided to each eligible unemployed youth.
  • Assistance will be provided to SC, ST, BC, BC, EBC/ EWS and Minority Communities youth only.
  • Assistance amount can be used for self employment business activity.

Loan Structure

• Subsidized Loans under the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam will be disbursed to beneficiaries according to the below mentioned unit cost :-

  Unit Cost	Subsidy	Bank Loan
  Up to Rs. 50,000/-	100%	---
  From Rs. 50,0001/- to Rs. 1,00,000/-	90%	10%
  From Rs. 1,00,001/- to Rs. 2,00,000/-	80%	20%
  From Rs. 2,00,001/- to Rs. 4,00,000/-	70%	30%
  Vulnerable Groups (up to Rs. 1 Lakh	90% with, 10% from EMF	---
  Minor Irrigation	100%	---

Eligibility Requirements

• Beneficiary Youths who fulfilled the following eligibility conditions are eligible to receive the benefits of Telangana Government's Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme :-
  • The beneficiaries must be a Permanent Resident of Telangana.
  • Beneficiary should be belong to SC, ST, BC, Minority, EBC/ EWS Category.
  • Beneficiaries must be unemployed.
  • Annual Family Income should be Rs. 1,50,000/- in Rural Area and Rs. 2,00,000/- in Urban Area.
  • Age of Beneficiary should be 21 year to 55 year for Non-Agricultural Schemes and 21 year to 60 years for agriculture and allied sectors.

Required Documents

• Documents that are required at the time of applying for employment loan under Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme of Telangana Government are as follows :-
  • Domicile or Residence Proof of Telangana.
  • Aadhaar Card.
  • Ration Card.
  • Education Related Documents.
  • Mobile Number.
  • Income Certificate.
  • Bank Account Details.
  • Caste Certificate.
  • Food Security Card Number.

Steps to Apply

• Beneficiaries can apply for self employment loan under Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme through 2 ways :-
  • Through Online Application Form.
  • Through Offline Application Form.

Through Online Application Form

• Applicants can apply for the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme online from March 17, 2025.
• Online Application Form of Rajiv Yuva Vikasam is available online at https://tgobmmsnew.cgg.gov.in.
• Select the 'Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme' from the homepage.
  
• Beneficiaries must select their respective categories/ corporation names as displayed on the screen.
  
• Registration Form of Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme will appear on the screen.
  
• Enter the details in the registration form and press the Go tab.
• Portal will fetch the details from Food Security Card.
• Choose the name of family member who are educated and unemployed and interested in self employment business activity.
• Upload the requested documents on the portal.
• Check the filled details and click on submit button to submit it.
• Beneficiary Youth will have to submit the hard copy of filled application form and documents at Mandal Praja Palana Seva Kendralu Office or Municipal Commissioner Office.
• Submitted Application Form of Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme will be forward to respective corporations.
• Concerned officials will verify the received application forms and documents and make a list of eligible applicants.
• EDP Training will also provided to selected youths in empanelled training institutes.
• Loan Disbursement Letter will be distributed among selected beneficiaries on Telangana Formation Day.
• The last date to apply online for Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme is 14-04-2025.

Through Offline Application Form

• Beneficiary Youth can also apply for Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme through Offline Application Form.
• Download Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme Offline Application Form from Website or Collect it from MPDO Praja Pakal Seva Kendralu or Municipal Office.
• Fill the application form carefully and attach all the required documents.
• Submit the duly filled application form along with all the documents in the same office.
• Officials will scrutinize the application form and make a list of eligible youth.
• Selected Youth will get their loan disbursement letter on State Formation Day.

Important Forms

• Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme Offline Application Form.

Relevant Links

• Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme Online Application Form.
• Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme Registration.
• Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme Official Website.
• Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme Guidelines.
• Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme List of Scheme and Sub Scheme with Unit Cost.
• Telangana Online Beneficiary Management and Monitoring System (OBMMS)

Contact Information

• Telangana Yuva Vikasam Scheme Helpline Number : - 040-23120334
• Telangana Yuva Vikasam Scheme Email helpdesk : - obms@cgg.gov.in

Eligible Business under Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme

• Eligible youth can apply for subsidized loan under Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme to start any of the below mentioned business.
• Minimum and Maximum Cost of Business Unit is also mentioned according to the type of business.
• Below mentioned list are provided as per below mentioned category coporation :-
  • First List :- SC Coporation Eligible Business List.
  • Second List :- ST Corporation Eligible Business List.
  • Third List :- BC/ EBC Coporations/ Federations Eligible Business List.
  • Fourth List :- MBC Corporation Eligible Business List.
  • Fifth List :- Minority Corporation Eligible Business List.
  • Sixt List :- Christian Minorities Corporation Eligible Business List.