Thu Mar 27 05:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Telangana Launches ₹6,000 Crore Self-Employment Scheme for Youth
**Hyderabad, [Date]** – The Telangana government today announced a major new self-employment scheme, “Rajiv Yuva Vikasam,” aimed at boosting the livelihoods of unemployed youth from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), and minority communities. The ₹6,000 crore initiative is expected to benefit 500,000 young people across the state.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka revealed details of the program, highlighting a generous subsidy structure. Extremely poor families will receive a 90% subsidy, contributing only 10% of the project cost. To ensure equitable access, the scheme limits participation to one member per family within a five-year period.
The application process is reportedly straightforward, although specifics on the application procedure were not detailed in the announcement. Further information regarding eligibility criteria and application methods is expected to be released soon by the Telangana government. The scheme is a significant investment in the state’s human capital and aims to address unemployment among marginalized communities.
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