The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu introduced the scheme "Unemployed Youth Employment Generation Programme (UYEGP)" which aims to mitigate...
Under the scheme, subsidy assistance will be provided by the State Government up to 25% of the project cost (Maximum to a limit of ā¹2.50 Lakhs) for setting up Manufacturing/ Service / Business enterprises.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Tamil Nadu.
The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years of age; and
(a) **for the General category:** maximum of 35 years of age.
(b) **for Special category (SC/ ST/MBC/ BC/ Minorities/ Ex-Servicemen/ Differently abled/ Transgender):** maximum of 45 years of age.
The applicant should have passed the 8th standard.
The family income of the applicant should not exceed ā¹5 lakhs per annum.
The applicant's contribution should be 10% of the project cost for the General category; or 5% for the Special category.
Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training is mandatory.
Project cost should not be more than ā¹15 lakhs for manufacturing, and ā¹5 lakhs for Trading / Service projects.
How to Apply
**Online**
**Application Processes:**
**Step 01:** The applicant willing to avail loan under the UYEGP scheme should fill up the online application through the [Official Website](https://msmeonline.tn.gov.in/uyegp/uyegp_desc.php) of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.
**Step 02:** On the home page, click on āApply Onlineā and then āNew Applicationā.
**Step 03:** Click on āRegisterā and fill in the details like Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, Aadhaar Number & Mobile Number.
**Step 04:** After successful registration, click on āloginā and fill in all the mandatory details.
**Step 05:** Upload all the necessary documents and submit the application form.
**Post-Application Process:**
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Unemployed Youth Employment Generation Programme / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Tamil Nadu.
2. The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years of age; and
(a) **for the General category:** maximum of 35 years of age.
(b) **for Special category (SC/ ST/MBC/ BC/ Minorities/ Ex-Servicemen/ Differently abled/ Transge...
What are the benefits of Unemployed Youth Employment Generation Programme?
1. Under the scheme, subsidy assistance will be provided by the State Government up to 25% of the project cost (Maximum to a limit of ā¹2.50 Lakhs) for setting up Manufacturing/ Service / Business enterprises.
How to apply online for Unemployed Youth Employment Generation Programme?
**Online**
**Application Processes:**
**Step 01:** The applicant willing to avail loan under the UYEGP scheme should fill up the online application through the [Official Website](https://msmeonline.tn.gov.in/uyegp/uyegp_desc.php) of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Gover...