BIHAR-GOV-004
Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana
An umbrella scheme with separate resolutions for SC/ST, EBC, women, youth and minority applicants. It gives up to Rs 10 lakh per new enterprise, half as subsidy and half as a loan.
SchemeOperational
Reported figures (2)
Each figure is marked as an official statistic, a government claim or a target
| Measure | Figure | As of | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Beneficiaries given assistance (cumulative, period not stated) | 44,179 beneficiaries | Government claim | The Times of India | |
Assistance provided (cumulative, period not stated) | ₹ 3,242 Cr | Government claim | The Times of India |
What's confirmed
5 sourced facts
- Industries minister Dilip Jaiswal said Rs 3,242 crore of assistance went to 44,179 beneficiaries (TOI, 6 April 2026).
- The Mahila and Yuva variants were launched on 18 June 2021: Rs 10 lakh, of which Rs 5 lakh is subsidy (TOI, 2021).
- They were modelled on the existing Mukhyamantri SC/ST/EBC Udyami Yojana.
- The official udyami.bihar.gov.in portal lists resolutions for SC/ST, EBC, women, youth and minorities.
- The portal's approved project list includes IT-related units such as 'Cyber Café / IT Business Centre' and 'Agriculture Drone as a Service'.
Still to be confirmed
3 open questions
- The original launch date of the umbrella scheme (the SC/ST variant predates 2021; exact date not verified).
- Whether the Rs 3,242 crore / 44,179 figure is cumulative since inception or covers a specific period.
- Survival rates of the enterprises funded.
Sources (3)
Who reported it, when, and what they cover
| Publisher | Published | Covers | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
The Times of India Established news |
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The Times of India Established news |
| Open source (opens in a new tab) | |
Department of Industries, Government of Bihar (Udyami portal) Official government |
| Open source (opens in a new tab) |