Startup Schemes Playbook
Part B · Startup-relevant scheme

Yuva Sahakar – Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme

Ministry of Cooperation

Loan / Credit Seed / Early-Stage Cooperatives & Rural

Yuva Sahakar helps newly formed cooperative societies get easier long-term finance and interest support.

Type of support
Loan / Credit
Best suited for
Credit
Headline amount
2% interest concession on term loans
How much
Loan up to project norms; often up to ₹3 crore project cost reference; 2% interest subvention
Source
Playbook p. 100

Objectives

The Scheme focuses on supporting newly formed cooperative societies with innovative and value chain–enhancing ideas through financial assistance and incentives. The scheme is linked with a dedicated Cooperative Startup and Innovation Fund and provides special encouragement to cooperatives in Northeastern Region, Aspirational Districts, and those led by women, SC/ST, and PwD members. The aim is to encourage young entrepreneurs to establish and manage cooperative enterprises. And to strengthen the cooperative ecosystem by enabling sustainable and scalable projects.

Who can apply?

  • Newly formed cooperative societies.

What do you get?

  • Provides long-term financial support to cooperative startups.
  • Offers a 2% interest concession on term loans.
  • Encourages innovation and new business ideas.
  • Supports young entrepreneurs in the cooperative sector.
  • Allows convergence with other government subsidies.

How to apply

https://www.ncdc.in/documents/other/3908071119Yuva.pdf

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