To encourage unemployed persons in the U.T. of Puducherry to start self-employment in manufacturing or service sector enterprises.

District Industries Centre, Union Territory of Puducherry

This scheme was launched in the year 2006.

Under the scheme, the applicant may get a loan from ₹10,000/- to ₹2,00,000/- to set up a start-up in the manufacturing and/or service sectors.

Unemployed Men and Women of the Union Territory of Puducherry are eligible to apply under the scheme.

All economically viable service and industrial activities are covered under the scheme such as Mechanized laundry, Beauty Parlour (Saloon), Tailoring units, and Setting up of Hygienic Tea / Coffee Stalls are presently encouraged under the scheme.

The age of the applicant should be as per the existing norms of banks.

There is no family income limit.

Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 3 years.

No formal education is required, the applicant should know to read and write fluently.

Normal bank rate of interest on the date shall be charged.

The project cost should be up to ₹2, 00,000/-.

The applicant may download the application form from the official website. https://dic.py.gov.in/mupses-application-form