Subsidy for Disabled Young Professionals
By Haryana Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam
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Quick Answer
Loans up to ₹25 lakh at 4.5% to 8% interest for professionally educated unemployed disabled youth in Haryana, to start or expand a professional practice or business.
About this loan
This Haryana scheme gives loans of up to ₹25,00,000 to professionally educated, unemployed disabled youth to set up or expand a professional practice or micro-enterprise. Interest rates range from 4.5% to 8% per annum. It is implemented by the Haryana Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam.
To apply you must be a permanent resident of Haryana, aged between 18 and 45 years, with a disability of at least 40% in the Orthopaedically Handicapped (OH), Visually Handicapped (VH), Hearing Handicapped (HH) or Mentally Retarded (MR) category. You must hold a professional degree from a recognized Institute and be unemployed.
The activity you propose must be directly relevant to your professional degree.
Eligibility
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Benefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹25L
- Fund type
- Debt
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Repayable
What You Get
This scheme offers loans up to 25,00,000/- to eligible professionally educated unemployed disabled youth. The loans are provided at varying interest rates, ranging from 4.5% to 8% per annum, making financial assistance accessible and affordable. This funding is intended to support beneficiaries in establishing or expanding professional practices or business activities directly aligned with their qualifications, thereby fostering economic independence.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
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Register on Portal
New applicants must register and verify their details on the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Subsidy for Disabled Young Professionals scheme?
The scheme is open to permanent residents of Haryana aged 18 to 45 years who have a disability of 40% or more (OH, VH, HH, or MR categories) and have obtained a professional degree from a recognized institute. Applicants must be unemployed and the proposed activity should be relevant to their professional degree.
What is the maximum loan amount I can receive?
Under this scheme, eligible applicants can receive loans up to 25,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Lakh only).
What are the interest rates for the loans?
The loans are provided at different interest rates, which range from 4.5% to 8% per annum, depending on specific criteria.
How do I apply for this scheme?
Applications are submitted online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. New users must first register on the portal, verify their details, and then log in to search for and apply to the scheme by filling out the application form and uploading required documents.
What kind of activities does this loan support?
The loan supports professional activities or micro-enterprises that are directly relevant to the applicant's professional degree. This could include setting up a professional practice, a small business, or other self-employment ventures leveraging their skills.
Can I track the status of my application?
Yes, applicants can track the status of their submitted applications through the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering their Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.
