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Pudukkottai Youth: Get Subsidized Bank Loans Up to Rs. 15 Lakh for Self-Employment!
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News18•25-09-2026, 11:44
Pudukkottai Youth: Get Subsidized Bank Loans Up to Rs. 15 Lakh for Self-Employment!
- •Tamil Nadu Government offers subsidized bank loans through UYEGP for educated unemployed youth to start new businesses.
- •Eligible youth can receive a maximum bank loan of Rs. 15 lakh, with a 25% subsidy (up to Rs. 3.75 lakh).
- •Applicants must have passed 8th standard and be at least 18 years old; maximum age is 45 for general category and 55 for others.
- •Apply online at www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in/uyegp with required documents including PAN, Aadhaar, and educational certificates.
- •After online application, submit two copies of the application and documents to the District Industries Centre, Pudukkottai. Contact 04322-221794, 8925533981, 8925533979 for details.
Key Questions Answered
Under the Unemployment Youth Employment Generation Programme (UYEGP), eligible youth can receive a maximum bank loan of up to Rs. 15 lakh to start business-related ventures.
The Government of Tamil Nadu provides a subsidy of 25% of the project cost, or a maximum amount of Rs. 3.75 lakh, for qualifying applicants.
Applicants must have passed at least the 8th standard and be at least 18 years old. The maximum age limit is 45 for general category applicants and 55 for women, reserved categories, differently-abled persons, and ex-servicemen.
