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Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana, Bihar

Up to ₹10 lakh: ₹5 lakh grant + ₹5 lakh interest-free loan

Grants & awards Grant Paused: no open call right now
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What it is

Bring unemployed young men and women of Bihar into self-employment through six components for SC/ST, EBC, women, youth, minority and divyang applicants.

Application window

The 2025-26 window ran from 25 February to 23 March 2026; the lottery was held on 20 May 2026. The next call has not been announced.

What you get

  • Grant of 50% of project cost, max ₹5 lakhUp to ₹5,00,000
  • Interest-free loan for the other 50%, max ₹5 lakh (1% interest for the youth component)Up to ₹5,00,000

Who it is for

  • Permanent resident of Bihar
  • Passed 10+2, intermediate, ITI, polytechnic diploma or equivalent
  • Aged 18 to 50
  • Unit set up as a proprietorship, partnership, LLP or private limited company
  • The unit must be in your home district
  • Only projects from the approved list

Not eligible if

  • Bihar Laghu Udyami Yojana beneficiaries

How to apply

  1. 1
    Apply online in the annual windowOfficial step
  2. 2
    Computerised lottery and document scrutiny
  3. 3
    6-day training

    Attend the non-residential training; two chances are given.

  4. 4
    Receive instalments

    Paid by RTGS/NEFT into a current account in the unit's name.

Keep ready

Matriculation certificate with date of birthIntermediate or equivalent certificateCaste certificate (if applicable)Permanent residence certificateLive photograph and signature