Fri Mar 28 06:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Telangana Launches ₹6,000 Crore Scheme to Empower Youth
**Hyderabad, India –** The Telangana state government has launched the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme 2025, a ₹6,000 crore initiative aimed at empowering youth from marginalized communities. The scheme provides financial assistance for self-employment ventures, focusing on Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), and minority groups.
Eligible youth can access concessional loans of up to ₹3 lakh, along with subsidies ranging from 60% to 80%, to start their own businesses. The scheme offers three loan categories with varying subsidy amounts, ensuring support tailored to individual needs.
The online application period opened on March 15th and closed on April 4th, 2025. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, which include age limits and belonging to a designated community. The selection process involves reviewing applications, supporting documents, and financial plans.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced the scheme, highlighting its goal of fostering entrepreneurship and reducing unemployment among Telangana’s youth. The government hopes this initiative will significantly boost economic growth in the state. For more information and application details, interested individuals can visit the official scheme portal or contact the provided helpline.
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