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Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana — ₹50,000 Rajasthan Self-Employment Grant

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A Rajasthan government grant of up to ₹50,000 for Palanhar Scheme beneficiaries who have finished skill training and want to set up their own business.

Funding amount
₹50,000 (grant)
Funding type
Grant
Provider
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan (Government)
Application deadline
Rolling
Eligible stage
Any stage
Location
Open to startups registered in India

Overview

Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana (Self-Employment/Business) is a grant scheme from the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan. Its focus is a specific group of young people — the boys and girls who are beneficiaries of the state's Palanhar Scheme.

The idea behind the scheme is to close the gap between training and earning. A Palanhar beneficiary who completes a skill training course can apply for capital to start a venture of their own, so the qualification turns into a working business instead of an unused certificate. Assistance is capped at ₹50,000 per beneficiary.

Delivery happens at two levels. The Department runs the scheme at state level and also through its district offices, which is where applications are received, examined and approved. That keeps the process close to the applicant.

There is no application window to wait for. The scheme is rolling, and financial assistance is released in milestones rather than in one lump sum.

Highlights

  • Grant of up to ₹50,000, or the actual estimated cost if lower
  • Reserved for Palanhar Scheme beneficiaries in Rajasthan who have completed skill training
  • Applicants must be 21 or older and have Udyam Aadhaar registration
  • 60% released upfront, the remaining 40% after an inspection of the business
  • Rolling applications, with approval targeted within one month of submission
  • Delivered by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan

Who can apply

Every one of the following conditions has to be met before an application can be considered.

  • Palanhar Scheme beneficiary — the applicant must be covered under the Government of Rajasthan's Palanhar Scheme. This is the defining filter; the scheme is not open to the general public.
  • Completed skill training — the beneficiary must have finished a skill training course under the scheme before applying for self-employment support.
  • Minimum age of 21 — applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Udyam Aadhaar registration — the proposed business must be registered through the Udyam Aadhaar Portal in order to receive self-employment assistance.

The applicant pool is therefore narrower than a general state subsidy: it is limited to Palanhar beneficiaries in Rajasthan who have both trained and registered their venture.

Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana — ₹50,000 Rajasthan Self-Employment Grant is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Eligible stage
Any stage
Location
Open to startups registered in India

Deadline & timing

Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana — ₹50,000 Rajasthan Self-Employment Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

What the funding covers

Approved applicants receive financial assistance of up to ₹50,000. Where the actual estimated cost of the business works out to less than that ceiling, the lower figure is the amount sanctioned.

The money is meant for the practicalities of getting a business off the ground — setting up a shop or location, buying equipment, and purchasing raw materials.

Disbursement is milestone-based:

  • 60% as the first installment, released upfront to cover initial establishment costs.
  • 40% as the second installment, released once the business has been established and verified through an inspection report from a district officer.

Both installments are credited directly into the beneficiary's bank savings account. The venture being funded has to be connected to the training course the beneficiary completed, so the money goes into a business the applicant is actually trained to run.

About the provider

Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana — ₹50,000 Rajasthan Self-Employment Grant is offered by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan, a government body. As a government-backed grant, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.

How to apply

Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.

Selection process

Applications are reviewed by the District Officer of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department.

  • Submission and scrutiny — the completed form, with self-attested supporting documents attached, is examined for eligibility and completeness by the District Officer.
  • Approval — where eligibility and documentation check out, administrative and financial approval is issued within a maximum of one month from the date of submission.
  • First installment — the initial 60% is released towards setup costs.
  • Inspection before the balance — an officer appointed by the District Collector inspects the established business. On the strength of that inspection report, the remaining 40% is approved and disbursed.

Documents you’ll need

Before you apply to Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana — ₹50,000 Rajasthan Self-Employment Grant, keep the following documents ready:

  • A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
  • Company registration documents and PAN
  • Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
  • Recent financial statements or projections
  • Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

Who this is best for

Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana — ₹50,000 Rajasthan Self-Employment Grant is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹50,000. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does the Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana provide?

Assistance goes up to ₹50,000 per beneficiary. If the estimated cost of the business is lower than that, the lower figure is what gets sanctioned. Because this is a grant rather than a loan, the amount does not have to be repaid.

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

Applicants must be beneficiaries of Rajasthan's Palanhar Scheme, must have completed a skill training course, must be 21 years of age or above, and must have registered their business through the Udyam Aadhaar Portal. All four conditions apply together — meeting only some of them is not enough.

Can any Rajasthan resident apply, or is it limited to Palanhar beneficiaries?

It is limited to Palanhar Scheme beneficiaries. The scheme was created specifically for boys and girls covered under that scheme, which makes the eligible group much smaller than for a general state subsidy.

Is Udyam Aadhaar registration compulsory?

Yes. Registering the business through the Udyam Aadhaar Portal is a listed condition for receiving self-employment assistance under this scheme, so it is worth completing that registration before or alongside your application.

Does the scheme take equity in my business?

No. This is a government grant, so no equity stake is taken in the venture and nothing has to be paid back. The support is a direct financial assistance payment to the beneficiary's bank savings account.

How and when is the grant amount paid out?

It is paid in two installments straight into the beneficiary's bank savings account. The first installment of 60% is released upfront to cover setting up the shop or location, equipment and raw materials. The remaining 40% follows once the business is established and an inspection report from the officer appointed by the District Collector is approved.

What can the money be used for?

Setting up a shop or business location, purchasing equipment, and buying raw materials. The venture itself must be directly related to the skill training course the beneficiary has completed, so the scheme funds businesses that match the training rather than unrelated ideas.

Is there a deadline to submit an application?

No deadline is set. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so there is no last date to meet. Once a form is submitted, the District Officer issues administrative and financial approval within a maximum of one month.

How do I apply?

Download the prescribed application form from the official website of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. Fill in every mandatory field, attach self-attested copies of the supporting documents listed in the guidelines, and submit the signed form to the District Officer of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department in your district.

Are there any industry restrictions on the business I can start?

No separate industry list is specified. The governing condition is alignment: the proposed self-employment or business activity has to be directly related to the training course the beneficiary has completed.

Is DPIIT recognition required for Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana — ₹50,000 Rajasthan Self-Employment Grant?

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana — ₹50,000 Rajasthan Self-Employment Grant, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Who offers Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana — ₹50,000 Rajasthan Self-Employment Grant?

Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana — ₹50,000 Rajasthan Self-Employment Grant is offered by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

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