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Motivation Of Unemployed Persons To Start Self-Employed Enterprises Scheme

The scheme Motivation of Unemployed Persons To Start Self-Employed Enterprises Scheme (MUPSES) was launched by the Union Territory of Puducherry in the year 2006 with a view to encouraging self-employment among the youth in manufacturing and service activities.

Start date1 Jan 2006
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About This Scheme

The scheme Motivation of Unemployed Persons To Start Self-Employed Enterprises Scheme (MUPSES) was launched by the Union Territory of Puducherry in the year 2006 with a view to encouraging self-employment among the youth in manufacturing and service activities largely in support of the growing economy of the Union Territory of Puducherry. Objective: To encourage unemployed persons in the U.T. of Puducherry to start self-employment in manufacturing or service sector enterprises. Activities Covered: All economically viable service and industrial activities. Mechanized laundry, Beauty Parlour (Saloon), Tailoring units, and Setting up of Hygienic Tea / Coffee Stalls are presently encouraged under the scheme. Project cost: Up to ₹2, 00,000/-. Means of finance: Finance from Banks / Financial Institutions Interest: Normal bank rate of interest on the date shall be charged.

Benefits

₹10.0K

  1. Under the scheme, the applicant may get a loan from ₹10,000/- to ₹2,00,000/- to set up a startup in the manufacturing and/or service sectors.
  2. 50% of the project cost excluding pre-operative and preliminary expenses will be granted as a subsidy for the projects not exceeding ₹50,000/-
  3. 35% of the project cost excluding pre-operative and preliminary expenses to a maximum of ₹35,000 will be granted as a subsidy for project costs exceeding ₹50,000 but less than ₹2.00 lakhs.

Note: The amount of the Loan will be disbursed as soon as the beneficiary completes the formalities required by the Banks.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    Unemployed Men and Women of the Union Territory of Puducherry are eligible to apply under the scheme.

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    The age of the applicant should be as per the existing norms of banks.

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    No formal education is required. However, the applicant should know to read and write fluently.

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    No limit on family income.

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    The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 3 years.

Required Documents

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    Identity proof
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    Proof of age
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    Educational Qualification, if any
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    Passport Size Photo - 2 Number
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    Proof for Residence (Family Ration Card)
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    Caste Certificate
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    Brief Project Report
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    Experience Certificate, if any

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 01: The eligible applicant needs to contact The Technical Officer, District Industries Centre, in their respective district of Puducherry.

Step 02: The applicant may download the application form from the Official Website.

Step 03: Fill out the application form completely and attached all the necessary documents.

Step 04: The completely filled application form shall be submitted on any working day during office hours to the office of nearest District Industries Centre in their respective district.

Step 05: Filled in applications received by the office will be scrutinized and applicant called for interview once in a quarter.

Step 06: The application of successful candidates will be forwarded to the respective banks for further action.

Step 07: The disbursement of loan will be done no sooner the beneficiary completes the formalities required by the banks in respect of his / her project.

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