Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana
By Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA)
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Quick Answer
UREDA's self-employment scheme gives permanent residents of Uttarakhand loans at 8% to set up solar power plants costing from ₹10 lakh (20 kW) to ₹1 crore (200 kW).
- Funding amount
- ₹10L – ₹1Cr
- Funding type
- Debt
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Uttarakhand
About this loan
This scheme is for permanent residents of Uttarakhand who want to run a solar power plant as self-employment. It is run by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) under the Department of Energy.
Loans come from Uttarakhand State and District Cooperative Banks at 8%. Project costs range from ₹10 lakh for 20 kW to ₹1 crore for 200 kW. Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) buys the electricity you generate for 25 years, and you can claim benefits under MSME Policy-2023.
Each family gets one plant, and each applicant one project. To get MSME Policy benefits you must apply as a proprietorship. Partnership firms, companies, trusts and societies cannot apply.
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Grant providers
The Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency, known in Hindi as उत्तराखण्ड अक्षय ऊर्जा विकास अभिकरण, is the state nodal agency for renewable energy and energy conservation programmes in Uttarakhand. It was set up in July 2001 under the administrative control of the…
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- Amount
- ₹10L – ₹1Cr
- Fund type
- Debt
- Repayment
- Repayable
What You Get
Selected candidates will receive loans from Uttarakhand State/District Cooperative Banks at a competitive interest rate of 8% to finance their solar power projects. Project costs range from ₹10 lakh for 20 kW projects up to ₹1 crore for 200 kW projects. Additionally, beneficiaries are eligible for various incentives and benefits under the MSME Policy-2023, provided by the Industries Department. A significant advantage is the guaranteed purchase of generated electricity by Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) for a period of 25 years, ensuring a stable and long-term income stream based on prevailing tariff rates.
- Disbursement
- Milestone Based
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
After online submission, the application is forwarded to Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) for a thorough Technical Feasibility Review (TFR). Upon completion of this review, UPCL returns the application to UREDA. Subsequently, the district office presents the application to the dedicated allotment committee for their recommendation. Based on the committee's recommendation, UREDA proceeds to officially allocate the solar power plant to the eligible applicant, marking the successful conclusion of the selection process.
Application Process
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Apply Online
Submit application with required documents on the official portal (https://msy.uk.gov.in/).
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Follow up
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana?
It is a scheme implemented by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) that aims to promote self-employment among Uttarakhand residents by enabling them to establish and operate solar power generation projects.
What are the available project capacities and their costs?
The scheme offers solar power projects in capacities of 20 kW (₹10 lakh), 25 kW (₹12.50 lakh), 50 kW (₹25 lakh), 100 kW (₹50 lakh), and 200 kW (₹1 crore). Each capacity has a corresponding land requirement.
What is the interest rate on the loans provided?
Selected candidates will be provided loans from Uttarakhand State/District Cooperative Banks at an interest rate of 8% per annum.
Are there other benefits apart from the loan?
Yes, beneficiaries are eligible for incentives and benefits under the MSME Policy-2023, provided by the Industries Department. Furthermore, Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) will purchase the generated electricity for a period of 25 years, ensuring a stable income.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Applicants must be permanent residents of Uttarakhand. Only one solar power plant is allotted per family, and each applicant can only apply for one project. Applications must be in the form of a proprietorship to access MSME benefits, with other entity types not permitted.
How can I apply for the Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana?
Applications must be submitted online through the official portal at https://msy.uk.gov.in/. Applicants will need to provide documents such as a permanent residence certificate, Aadhar card, identity card, application fee, an affidavit, and documents related to the proposed land.
Sources
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