Chanakya Scheme for Swayam Upadhi
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Chanakya Scheme for Swayam Upadhi is a business support initiative by the Andhra Pradesh government aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship within the Brahmin community. The scheme provides financial grants to help individuals set up new businesses or expand and diversify existing ones. Funds are granted specifically for purchasing approved assets needed to establish or grow business enterprises across various sectors.
What You Get
- Financial grant for purchasing business assets
- Support for starting new business entities
- Assistance for expanding existing businesses
- Help for business diversification into new areas
- Grant-based funding (no repayment required)
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–50 years
- Residence: Andhra Pradesh residents only
- Applicant must belong to Brahmin community
- Must be a resident of Andhra Pradesh
- Must be an aspiring or existing entrepreneur
- Applicant should have a viable business plan
- Eligible for both new ventures and business expansion
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. Residency Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Business Plan Document
- 6. Identity Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Andhra Pradesh
- Category
- Financial
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–50 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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