Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme: రాజీవ్ యువ వికాసం పథకం

Regarded as the chief program of the Telangana Government, the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme was initiated in 2025 to create self-employment opportunities for youth who are unemployed and belong to the economically and socially backwards classes. Thus, the programme has been so-called after the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who stood for the cause of development and opportunity as well as for the employment of the youth. This scheme provides deserving youth with financial resources, training, and consultancy support to engage in trade or carry on commercial activities.

Scope Of The Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme 

Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme, named after Telangana, clearly intends to assist the youth in setting up small and micro enterprises so that they can sustain themselves. On the other hand, it eliminates any possibility of unemployment, promoting entrepreneurship for the betterment of socially and economically backwards sections of society. Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backwards Classes (BC), minorities, and to some extent, members of the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of the General category are all covered under this scheme. The scheme also shares the objective of making the youth self-reliant and generating employment opportunities locally, like initiatives such as the “Mukhyamantri Rojgar Srijan Yojana”.

Project Cost	Cost Brower	Pay Subsidy
Up to ₹50,000	None	100%
₹50,001- ₹1 lakh	10%	90%
₹1 – ₹2 lakh	20%	80%
₹2 lakh- ₹ 4 lakh	30%	70%
Minor Irrigation Projects.	None	100%

Eligibility Criteria In Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme 

To ensure assistance reaches only those who truly need it, the Government of Telangana has established specific eligibility criteria for applicants. Some of the conditions under the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme (రాజీవ్ యువ వికాసం పథకం) Eligibility is mentioned below: 

• Residential Proof: The applicant shall be a permanent resident of Telangana.
• Age Criteria: The age under the Rajiv Vikasam Scheme shall be 21 to 55 years for non-agricultural businesses and 21 to 60 years for agricultural activities. 
• Educational Qualification: There is no fixed qualification; however, applicants shall have a minimum working experience to manage the business.
• Unemployment status: The applicant shall be unemployed while applying. 
• Income Limit: In rural areas, the Annual family income shall not exceed Rs. 1.5 Lakhs. 
• Category-wise Eligibility: The scheme is available to persons belonging to the ST, SC, Minority, and EWS Categories.
• Family Restriction: Only one member of the family shall be eligible for this scheme.
• CIBIL Score: Valid depending on loan amount.

Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme Apply Online 

It is simple and easy to apply online:

1. Go to the Telangana Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Official website.
2. Register as a new user ID and Password.
3. Go to “Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme Apply Online” under the active schemes.
4. Enter personal details — name, age, address, and identity proof.
5. Enter the enterprise’s details — type, place, sector, and estimated turnover. 
6. Upload the necessary documents (see the next section).
7. Submit a detailed business plan with budget, milestones, and market survey.
8. Pay the application fee if required, then submit and reserve your application number.
9. Print the acceptance and submit the hard copy (If required).

Advantages Of Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme

• Subsidy – Supported Financial Assistance: Avails loans of ₹3 to 4 lakh with 70% — 100% Subsidisation, lowering the economic burden on young entrepreneurs. 

• Collateral-Free Credit: Financial assistance is provided without collateral, making it affordable for those from poor families.

• Fosters Self–Employment: Promote entrepreneurship among out-of-work youth by supporting small enterprises and earning-work activities.

• Inclusive Target Group: A special emphasis on SC, ST, BC, Minority, EWS, and other weaker sections for social and economic integration. 

• Broad Sector Coverage: Applicable across various sectors, like, agriculture, industry, services, and trade, thereby providing business mobility.

• Easy and Transparent Online Process: A Simple and transparent online process for application, eliminating corruption and improving accessibility

• Support for Skill Development: Provide training and capacity-building programs to enable applicants to run their businesses profitably.

• Women and PWD Reservation: Guarantees representation in the form of 25% reservation seats for women and 5% for physically disabled persons.  

• Employment Generation: Ensures employment generation at the local level through the promotion of micro and small-scale industries. 

• Government-backed Security: Since it is a government scheme of the state, it provides credibility and structured support for the project cycle. 

Documents Required For Application

To apply Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme, candidates must collect and upload the following documents.

1. Aadhaar Card 
2. Rasan Card or Income Certificates.
3. Caste Certificate (after Telangana formation).
4. Permanent Driving License (for transport unit).
5. Pattadar Passbook (for agriculture).
6. SADAREM Certificate (if required).
7. Passport-size photograph. 

Last Date For Applying For This Scheme 

• The final date to apply was online on 14 April 2025 to avoid missing the opportunity. No further extensions have been officially announced as of now. 

• Selection & Disbursement Process 6 April to May 31, 2025: Mandal and District Committees will verify documents, income, eligibility, and grading of project proposals. 

• 2 June 2025: Official launch of the sanction order, selected candidates receive the sanction letter and guidance support. 

• June 29, 2025: Distribution of sanction letters across districts.

FAQs for the Rajiv Yuva Vikas Scheme