Scheme features and financial assistance
The program encourages youth entrepreneurship by easing capital constraints during enterprise launch.
Core features include:
- Facilitates bank credit for viable micro-enterprise project proposals up to the notified ceiling.
- Provides state government project subsidy to reduce beneficiary promoter contribution.
- Offers interest subvention support to ensure manageable loan repayment schedules.
- Supports diverse sectors including manufacturing, retail trade, agro-processing, transport, and service ventures.
Applicant eligibility conditions
Youth seeking financial backing must meet departmental criteria before loan appraisal.
Criteria include:
- Permanent resident of West Bengal aged between 18 and 50 years.
- Minimum educational qualification of Class 8 pass from a recognised school.
- Unemployed status registered with local employment authorities or self-declared.
- Only one eligible member from a single family can receive scheme benefits.
Application process and sanction workflow
Eligible applicants can apply online through the state scheme portal or submit physical applications at the office of the Block Development Officer (BDO) in rural areas, Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) in sub-divisions, or the municipal corporation office. Applications are screened by a district task force committee before being forwarded to financing banks.
Official source
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Common questions
What is Karma Sathi Prakalpa in West Bengal?
It is a state self-employment scheme providing soft loans and subsidies to assist unemployed youth in starting micro-enterprises and trade ventures.
What is the eligible age bracket for Karma Sathi Prakalpa?
Applicants must be between 18 and 50 years of age at the time of application submission.
Which types of business projects are supported?
Small manufacturing units, service enterprises, retail trade, agro-processing, and transport service activities.
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