Rajiv Gandhi Swavlamban Rojgar Yojna (RGSRY)

The Rajiv Gandhi Swavlamban Rojgar Yojna (RGSRY) is a Delhi government self-employment loan scheme, promoted by the Board with the Government of NCT of Delhi. The Board has run it since 2004-05.

Its status is contested. The Board's 2024-25 annual report says the government withdrew the scheme by Cabinet decision in September 2025, yet the same report's performance table still marks it as continuing till date. The Board has since posted modified scheme guidelines dated February 2026, and its RGSRY page still carries an apply link. Its pages do not settle whether new applications are open, so check with the Board's office before you plan around this scheme.

What you get

• A loan for a self-employment unit in Delhi.
• A government subsidy on the project cost, capped per entrepreneur.

Who can apply

• Unemployed youths, artisans, trained professionals, skilled technocrats and entrepreneurs in Delhi, according to the salient-features guidelines. The modified guidelines also name school and college dropouts above 18.
• Age 18 to 50.
• The entrepreneur must contribute a share of the loan. The share is lower for SC, ST, OBC, physically handicapped, women and ex-servicemen applicants.

How to apply: Apply online through the e-District portal of the Government of NCT of Delhi, or submit the form and documents in person at the Board's office.