Mangal Dal Financial Assistance Scheme — ₹10,000 to ₹4 Lakh Grants — Frequently Asked Questions

It is a grant programme of the Government of Uttarakhand, implemented by the Department of Youth Welfare and Prantiya Rakshak Dal. It provides money to registered youth groups known as Mangal Dals so that they can start employment-oriented businesses within the state.

Assistance ranges from ₹10,000 to ₹4,00,000 depending on the activity chosen. The grant covers up to 75% of project cost, or the prescribed amount for that activity if that figure is lower. The group must arrange the remaining 25% on its own.

The applicant must be a Mangal Dal affiliated with the Youth Welfare and PRD Department of Uttarakhand, and all of its members must be permanent residents of the state. Both Yuvak and Mahila Mangal Dals can apply. A group that has already received assistance under this scheme is not eligible for a second round.

Projects have to fall within the 18 sectors the programme supports. These include dairy production, tent and utensil rental, sound system rental, flour mills, photocopy, fax and lamination services, mushroom, vegetable and flower cultivation, handloom and woollen items, adventure sports equipment, tailoring and beauty parlours, organic fertiliser and animal feed production, fruit preservation, animal husbandry, purchase of cultural instruments, electronics, vehicle and mobile repair, plumbing, and innovative projects.

No. The support is provided as a grant, so it is not a loan and the department does not take a share in the group's business. The only contribution expected from the group is its 25% share of the project cost.

There is no fixed deadline. The scheme runs on a rolling basis, so applications can be put in at any point in the year and are processed through the district-level review described in the scheme guidelines.

The application pack includes a group photograph of all members, a written description or work plan of the proposed business, details of the building or land available for it, and a certified estimate of the expected expenses. Along with these, the group must submit its registration number, the names of all members, their birth certificates, educational qualification certificates and permanent residence certificates, the group's bank account details, any training or experience certificates relevant to the business, and details of the monthly family income from all sources.

Collect the application form from the nearest Youth Welfare and PRD office in Uttarakhand. Complete it, attach all the supporting documents and submit the set to the District Youth Welfare and PRD Officer through the Regional Youth Welfare and PRD Officer. The scheme is also listed at https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/fatyg.

The District Officer first inspects the site, then forwards the proposal with a recommendation to the District Magistrate. The consolidated list of recommended groups goes to the Director of the Youth Welfare and PRD Directorate, who makes the final selection. At least two beneficiary youth groups are chosen from every district, so that benefits are spread equitably within the allocated budget.

The sanctioned amount is transferred directly into the group's bank account, which is why bank account particulars form part of the application documents.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Mangal Dal Financial Assistance Scheme — ₹10,000 to ₹4 Lakh Grants, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Mangal Dal Financial Assistance Scheme — ₹10,000 to ₹4 Lakh Grants is offered by Department of Youth Welfare and Prantiya Rakshak Dal, Government of Uttarakhand, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.