SVAYEM Scheme Assam 2026 Apply Online: Rs 50,000 Seed Money for 2 Lakh Youth

Assam government's Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment Yojana (SVAYEM) is accepting applications for the redesigned Re-SVAYEM round. Under this scheme, 2 lakh educated youth of Assam get Rs. 50,000 each as seed money to start their own business ventures. The total budget for the scheme is Rs. 1,000 crore, which comes fully from the state government's own revenue without any banking linkage.

Redesigned SVAYEM is the biggest self-employment scheme launched by any government in Assam since Independence. The amount given under Re-SVAYEM is seed capital, not a loan. Groups of 5 members get Rs. 2.5 lakh, groups of 10 members get Rs. 5 lakh, and the maximum group size is 20 members. Selected youth need to be part of self-help groups, joint liability groups, etc.

SVAYEM provides financial support to the youth of Assam to take up income generating activities in the manufacturing, trading and service sector. Using the Rs. 50,000 seed money, selected youth can start their business ventures. The scheme also helps traditional artisans improve their income level.

SVAYEM Scheme Assam 2026 Apply Online

Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment Yojana aims to generate employment opportunities in rural as well as urban areas through setting up of new ventures as well as growing existing ventures. In this scheme, financial support is provided to micro and small business entities engaged in the manufacturing, trading and services sector. Applications for Re-SVAYEM are received online through the official portal of the Industries and Commerce Department.

STEP 1 - Go to the official SVAYEM page of the Industries and Commerce Department at industries.assam.gov.in and open the "SVAYEM Scheme with Guidelines and Application Form" page.

STEP 2 - Download SVAYEM application form PDF and read the scheme guidelines carefully before filling the form.

STEP 3 - Fill the application form with correct personal and business details and upload the required supporting documents online.

STEP 4 - After receiving the online application, the General Manager of the District Industries and Commerce Centre (DICC) checks it and sends it to the District Level Committee (DLC) for approval.

STEP 5 - Once the application is approved, the seed money is given to the selected youth.

SVAYEM Scheme Assam 2026 Application Form

Applicants can download SVAYEM application form PDF from the official website of the Industries and Commerce Department. The form is also available on Sribhumi portal of the Assam government. Check the format of SVAYEM application form given below:-

Eligibility Criteria for SVAYEM Scheme Assam 2026

All the applicants must fulfill the below mentioned criteria to become eligible for the SVAYEM Scheme Assam 2026:-

• Applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam state, and proof of residence is required at the time of application.
• The age of the applicant must be less than 40 years on the date of application.
• He / She must have passed matriculation i.e 10th class, since the scheme is meant for educated youth.
• The applicant should be a part of the existing Self Help Groups, Joint Liability Groups etc. Groups with up to 20 members can apply together.

Benefits under SVAYEM Scheme Assam 2026

Re-SVAYEM gives seed money to the selected youth so that they can start income generating activities in the manufacturing, trading and service sector. The main benefits of the scheme are given below:-

• Each selected youth gets Rs. 50,000 as seed money, which is given as capital support and not as a loan.
• Groups of 5 members get Rs. 2.5 lakh, groups of 10 members get Rs. 5 lakh, and the maximum group size is 20 members.
• The total budget of Rs. 1,000 crore comes from the state government's own revenue without any banking linkage.

Works to be Given under SVAYEM Scheme 2026 in Assam

Groups under SVAYEM Scheme Assam 2026 are given free contracting licence to pick up work in departments like Flood Control, PWD. These groups can pick where they want to work and they would be given free registration. All the 10th class pass candidates whose age is less than 40 years can apply for SVAYEM Self Employment Scheme. Even the existing self help groups (SHGs) who already have bank accounts can also apply for the scheme.

In the redesigned Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment Yojana, the amount is seed capital and not a loan amount. For this purpose, Rs. 1,000 crore has been set aside for SVAYEM Scheme in Assam and the state government plans to continue with the scheme every year.

SVAYEM Scheme Assam 2026 Highlights

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment Yojana (SVAYEM)
Launched By	Assam government
Eligible People	2 lakh educated youth of Assam
Benefit Amount	Rs. 50,000 per youth as seed money
Total Budget	Rs. 1,000 crore
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	industries.assam.gov.in

References

1. Download SVAYEM Scheme Guidelines PDF - industries.assam.gov.in
2. SVAYEM Scheme with Guidelines and Application Form - industries.assam.gov.in
3. SVAYEM page at Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce - industriescom.assam.gov.in

FAQ's

What is SVAYEM Scheme Assam?

Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment Yojana (SVAYEM) is a self-employment scheme of the Assam government. It provides financial support to the youth of Assam to take up income generating activities in the manufacturing, trading and service sector.

How much money is given under Re-SVAYEM?

Each selected youth gets Rs. 50,000 as seed money. Groups of 5 members get Rs. 2.5 lakh, groups of 10 members get Rs. 5 lakh, and the maximum group size is 20 members.

Is the amount given under SVAYEM a loan?

No, the amount given under the redesigned SVAYEM is seed capital and not a loan. The total budget of Rs. 1,000 crore comes from the state government's own revenue without any banking linkage.

Who can apply for SVAYEM Scheme Assam?

Permanent residents of Assam below 40 years of age who have passed matriculation (10th class) and are part of self-help groups or joint liability groups can apply for the scheme.

Youth who want to start their own business can also check the Sarothi Startup Fund Assam Loan Scheme for additional support. For the latest updates on SVAYEM Scheme Assam 2026, keep checking the official website of the Industries and Commerce Department.