Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Swawlamban Yojana
State: Arunachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Finance-Planning And Investment
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The scheme aims to encourage unemployed youth to gain access to low-cost capital for setting up an entrepreneurship. Through this scheme, a 40% front-ended capital investment subsidy is provided to the selected entrepreneurs.

Benefits:
1. The applicant receives a 40% front-ended capital investment subsidy to eligible beneficiaries for setting up small and medium enterprises.
   1. The applicant can avail of a loan ranging from ₹10,00,000/- up to ₹50,00,000/- for the project cost, excluding the cost of land and building. 
   1. The applicant (specifically women entrepreneurs) is eligible for an additional 5% interest subsidy annually, provided the entrepreneur does not become a Non-Performing Asset (NPA).
   1. The applicant is required to contribute at least 30% of the project cost as their own contribution.
   1. The applicant receives a loan component amounting to 30% of the project cost.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must belong to Arunachal Pradesh.
   1. The applicant must be an unemployed individual. 
   1. The applicant must be between 18 and 45 years of age. 
   1. The applicant must have a minimum educational qualification of Class XII passed or its equivalent (10+2). 
   1. The applicant must possess a bankable and viable project proposal in any of the following sectors: 

  - Food-processing units in agriculture, horticulture and allied sectors include packaging, cold chain, cold storage, milk processing, etc.
  - Eco-tourism, including home stays and tour operators.
  - Traditional textile weaving forthe modernisation of traditional looms and purchase of new looms to start a new weaving unit.
  - To be set up Small-scale manufacturing units/bamboo processing units/service centres/ diagnostic

&gt; **Preference/Priority/Relaxation:**

   1. The applicant will be given preference if they hold a Degree/Diploma in Tourism &amp;amp; Hospitality, Information Technology (IT), or from an Industrial Training Institute (ITI).
   1. The applicant will be given preference if they contribute more than the minimum mandatory own contribution.
   1. The applicant will be given preference for opening medical clinics or diagnostic centers in Border Community Development (CD) blocks.
   1. The applicant will be given preference if the project is a manufacturing unit.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the official page of the DDUSY: https://ddusyarunachal.in/ and click on the menu option at the top-right corner of the homepage.
Step 2: From the menu, click on “Register”. Fill in the required details such as name, email ID, phone number, username, and password, and submit the registration form. 
Note: If you need help with form filling or preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR), you may email: chockidorji@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 9402693699.Step 3: After successful registration, a window with information text will appear on the screen. On this window, click on the “Click here to login” option shown in red colour.
Step 4: A login window will open in a new tab. Enter your username or email ID and password, then click on “Login”.
Step 5: After logging in, a new dashboard will open with multiple options. Click on “Fill Up the DDUSY 2025 Form” to begin your application.
Step 6: Provide the following details carefully:
Basic Information: Select your District and Block, and enter your name and address.
Business Idea: Select the type of business you want to start, such as a Homestay, a Food Shop, or other eligible activities.
Project Cost: Enter the total amount of money required for your project. (The total project cost must not exceed ₹50,00,000/-.)
Family and Bank Details: Fill in details related to your family background and bank account.
Form Entry Note: If the form asks for a numerical value (for example, Fixed Deposit amount) and you do not have one, enter 0. Do not leave the field blank.
Guarantor Details: Enter the name and address of the guarantor, who is the person supporting your loan application.
Financial Projection (Money Plan): Estimate how much income your business will earn and how much it will spend during the first year.  Provide honest estimates, as these figures will be discussed during the interview stage.
Step 7: Upload Documents and Submit:
Upload Your Papers: You need to upload pictures or PDF files of your Aadhaar Card, Address Proof, ST Certificate, and a Concept Note (a 3-page letter explaining your business plan).
Check Everything: Look over all the pages one last time to make sure there are no mistakes. If you see a mistake, click "Previous" to go back and fix it.
Submit: Click the "Submit" button.
Save Your ID: A message will pop up with an Application ID. Write this number down! You can use it on the website later to see if your application has been approved or if the officers are still checking your documents.
Tracking your Application: Visit to the  https://ddusyarunachal.in/ website  and click on the “track your application” to track the application status.

Documents Required:
Proof of Identity
Aadhaar Card
Proof of residence
Proof of business address
No dues certificate from Arunachal Pradesh State Co-Operative Apex Bank
Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) Certificate
Trading License
GST Certificate
Bank account details for loan processing
Business proposal document