Chief Minister's Jeevan Jyoti Swaniyojan Yojana
The Chief Minister's Jeevan Jyoti Swaniyojan Yojana offers financial assistance for self-employment to educated unemployed youth in Assam.
Benefits
Beneficiaries can receive loans up to Rs. 6 lakhs based on creditworthiness, along with potential subsidies for project costs. The scheme supports various sectors, promoting self-employment opportunities.
Who can apply
- Age 18–37
- Household income ≤ ₹25,000/year
- For: selfemployed, unemployed
- poor household
- no government employee in family
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 37 years, with a maximum annual income of Rs. 25,000. They should be either self-employed or unemployed and come from poor households without any government employees in the family.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted to the State Institute of Panchayat Development (SIPRD) Assam, the implementing agency for the scheme.
- Gather required documents including age proof and income certificate.
- Visit the State Institute of Panchayat Development (SIPRD) Assam to submit your application.
- Ensure your application is part of a group of at least four members or apply individually for specific activities.
- Wait for the block-level selection committee to review your application.
- If selected, receive guidance on accessing institutional credit from banks.
Documents required
- Age proof (School Certificate/ HSLC Admit card)
- Education qualification certificate
- PRC from Gaon Burah (For Village Area)
- Bank account photocopy
- Annual income certificate from Mouzadar or Circle Officer (Not exceeding Rs. 25,000 per annum)
- Passport size photographs (2 copies each)
- GMC Householding certificate (for Kamrup Metro Area)
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
The scheme is available to educated unemployed youth in Assam aged 18 to 37 years.
What is the maximum financial assistance available?
Eligible applicants can access loans up to Rs. 6 lakhs, depending on their creditworthiness.
Are there any educational qualifications required?
The minimum educational requirement is completion of up to the 10th standard, with some relaxations for specific groups.
Can I apply as an individual?
While the scheme encourages group applications, individuals can apply for certain activities like computer training.
What documents are needed for the application?
Required documents include age proof, education certificates, income certificate, and a bank account photocopy.
Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) archived page via gov_myscheme dataset. Facts last verified on 2026-06-07.