Meerut Youth: Self-Employment Schemes Offer Loans Up To 50 Lakhs

• Meerut youth can access self-employment schemes through the District Village Industries Department.
• Mukhyamantri Gram Udyog Rojgar Yojana offers loans up to 10 lakh rupees; reserved categories get interest-free loans, general category males pay 4% interest.
• Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) provides loans up to 50 lakh for manufacturing and 20 lakh for service sector businesses.
• Application process for all schemes is entirely online, allowing youth to apply from home.
• Schemes promote various startups like spice industries, pickle making, sports item manufacturing, and honey production.

Why It Matters: Meerut youth can leverage government schemes for self-employment with significant financial support and online applications.