Satna Youth Pioneer ₹50K Agarbatti Startup with Govt Support

• The agarbatti (incense stick) business is emerging as a popular low-investment startup model (starting from ₹50,000) for women and youth in Madhya Pradesh's Vindhya region.
• The Madhya Pradesh government supports these startups through the CM Udhyam Kranti Yojana, offering bank loans and a 3% interest subsidy for up to 7 years.
• Initial semi-automatic machine setups cost ₹35,000-₹80,000, while fully automatic setups for larger scale production range from ₹1 lakh-₹5 lakh.
• The agarbatti market offers consistent year-round demand, making it a stable, secure, and expandable business, especially in states like Madhya Pradesh.
• Eligibility for the CM Udhyam Kranti Yojana includes being 18-45 years old, an MP resident, with an annual family income under ₹12 lakh, and not a bank defaulter.

Why It Matters: Government-backed, low-investment startups offer a path to self-employment for youth.