CM-YUVA for SC/ST Entrepreneurs
CM-YUVA for SC/ST Applicants
SC/ST applicants follow the same core CM-YUVA eligibility and benefit structure as any other applicant (age 21â40, UP residence, 8th pass minimum, up to âš5 lakh interest-free in Phase 1). A valid caste certificate is required when applying under the reserved category, and district committees may apply reservation norms in selection where applicable.
SC/ST entrepreneurs may also be separately eligible for complementary schemes like the National SC-ST Hub (25% capital subsidy up to âš25 lakh on plant & machinery) â worth checking alongside CM-YUVA, since the two address different cost heads (interest vs. capital).
Do SC/ST applicants get a higher subsidy percentage under CM-YUVA specifically?
CM-YUVA's published interest-subvention rates (100% Phase 1 / 50% Phase 2) are not stated as category-specific â check current district guidance if informed otherwise.
Can I combine CM-YUVA with the National SC-ST Hub's capital subsidy?
They cover different things (interest vs. machinery capital cost) so combining is often possible in principle â confirm with both scheme offices since combination rules can vary.
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Official portal: msme.up.gov.in Last reviewed: Aug 2026
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