Tue Mar 18 01:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Telangana Launches ₹6,000 Crore Scheme to Empower Unemployed Youth

**Hyderabad, [Date]** – The Telangana government today launched “Rajiv Yuva Vikasam,” a ₹6,000 crore initiative aimed at providing self-employment opportunities to at least five lakh unemployed youth. The scheme, officially launched by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, offers loans ranging from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh to eligible candidates seeking to start their own businesses.

The program, implemented in collaboration with the SC, ST, BC, and Minority Welfare Departments, will provide financial assistance to help young people establish their ventures. Interested applicants have until April 5th to submit their applications.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar oversaw a review meeting yesterday to ensure the smooth implementation of the ambitious scheme. The government expects “Rajiv Yuva Vikasam” to significantly boost employment and economic growth across the state.

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