Government Schemes for Unemployed Youth 2025
Skill training, entrepreneurship loans, employment exchanges, apprenticeship programmes, and youth welfare schemes for job-seeking Indians aged 18–35.
Overview
India's central government has launched over 60 schemes targeting unemployed youth — including PMKVY (free skill training with stipend), MUDRA Yojana (business loans up to ₹10 lakh), PM SVANidhi for street vendors, Startup India, Stand Up India, National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, and state-level unemployment allowances. If you are between 18 and 35, have completed education or are currently without formal employment, this page will help you identify which central and state schemes you can benefit from.
Available Schemes (10+)
Jute Resource-Cum-Production Centre
The Jute Resource-Cum-Production Centre (JRCPC) is a government initiative by the Ministry of Textiles to set up training and production centres across India. These centres are established in jute clusters and localities in partnership with experienced training agencies. The scheme aims to provide skilling and training programmes while supporting jute production, resource management, and marketing activities.
Uttarakhand Unn Yojana
Uttarakhand Unn Yojana is a state government scheme run by Uttarakhand that supports weavers and artisans working in the wool industry. The scheme provides regular payment for spinning and weaving work, along with pension benefits and annual bonuses. It aims to create steady employment and income for traditional wool workers in Uttarakhand.
E-Rickshaw Kalyan Yojana
E-Rickshaw Kalyan Yojana is an Uttarakhand government scheme that provides financial assistance and incentives to individuals and entrepreneurs who want to operate electric rickshaws in urban and semi-urban areas. The scheme aims to reduce air pollution, promote cleaner transportation, and create employment opportunities. It is designed to support people interested in switching to environment-friendly transport solutions.
Stand-Up India
Stand-Up India is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Finance to help SC/ST communities and women start their own businesses. The scheme provides bank loans to help entrepreneurs set up new manufacturing, service, trading, or agricultural businesses. It aims to encourage first-time entrepreneurs from these communities to become job creators.
Uttarakhand State Shilp Ratna Award
The Uttarakhand State Shilp Ratna Award is an annual recognition program that honors skilled artisans and craftspeople from Uttarakhand for their excellence in traditional crafts. Run by the Uttarakhand government, the scheme celebrates and rewards 25 artisans each year who have made significant contributions to preserving and promoting traditional arts and crafts of the state.
Gau Palan Yojana
Gau Palan Yojana is a Uttarakhand state scheme designed to promote cow rearing and dairy farming among economically disadvantaged communities. The scheme provides financial support to help beneficiaries purchase milch cows (dairy cows) for self-employment and income generation. It is primarily targeted at members of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities who are registered under SECC (Socio-Economic Caste Census).
Bhed Palan Yojana
Bhed Palan Yojana is an Uttarakhand government scheme designed to promote self-employment and economic independence among marginalized communities, particularly Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The scheme provides a complete sheep-rearing unit to eligible beneficiaries to start sustainable livestock farming. Participants receive 10 female sheep and 1 male sheep (aged 10-14 months) along with support to establish their own sheep rearing business.
Scheme for Assistance to MSMEs for Market Development
This is a Rajasthan state scheme that helps small and medium business owners (MSMEs) grow their business by participating in trade fairs and exhibitions. The scheme provides financial assistance to cover costs of participating in national and international markets, buyer-seller meetings, and exhibitions. It is part of the Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024 and is run by the state government to help local businesses reach more customers and expand beyond their region.
Assistance for Digitization of Business Processes and Adoption of eCommerce
This scheme helps small and medium businesses (MSMEs) in Rajasthan go digital by offering financial help to buy software and equipment. It also supports businesses in selling online through e-commerce platforms. The government reimburses a large portion of these costs to make digitization affordable for business owners.
Ashadeepa Scheme
The Ashadeepa Scheme is a Karnataka state initiative launched in 2017-18 to promote employment and skill development for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities. The scheme encourages private sector industries and companies to hire and train persons from these communities, ensuring social justice and economic opportunity. It focuses on apprenticeship and vocational training programs that build job-ready skills.