Unemployed Youth Employment Generation Programme
✓ Information verified — June 2026The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu introduced the scheme "Unemployed Youth Employment Generation Programme (UYEGP)" which aims to mitigate the unemployment problems of socially and economically weaker sections of the society.
What You Get
- Financial assistance or loan support for starting micro, small, or medium enterprises
- Subsidy or interest rate concession on loans
- Business development training and guidance
- Employment opportunities through enterprise creation
- Support for self-employment ventures
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 18–45 years
- Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
- Must be a resident of Tamil Nadu
- Should be unemployed youth seeking employment or self-employment
- Preference for socially and economically weaker sections
- Typically age-based eligibility (exact age range to be confirmed with local office)
- Should meet the income criteria for weaker sections
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Income Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Address Proof
- 5. Educational Certificate
- 6. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Tamil Nadu
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 18–45 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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