The Bihar government's Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana is offering financial assistance of up to ₹10 lakh to young individuals looking to start their own businesses. This scheme aims to empower youth seeking employment by enabling them to become self-reliant and create job opportunities for others.

Under the scheme, projects can receive assistance ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh, depending on the project cost. A portion of this amount is provided as a grant, while the remaining is offered as a loan, thereby reducing the initial capital burden on young entrepreneurs. The scheme supports various sectors, including food processing, agro-based industries, textiles, electronics, services, and manufacturing. Young people can choose a business based on local market demand and their interests.

Applications are submitted online and require documents such as Aadhaar card, domicile certificate, educational certificates, and bank account details. After scrutiny, selected beneficiaries receive the allocated funds for their projects.

According to the 2025-26 selection list, 579 youths have been selected from eight districts in North Bihar under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana. This includes 76 from Darbhanga, 82 from Madhubani, 82 from Samastipur, 85 from Muzaffarpur, 66 from Sitamarhi, 13 from Sheohar, 99 from East Champaran, and 76 from West Champaran. The total target for the financial year 2025-26 is 9,347 beneficiaries, with 2,000 specifically for the Yuva Udyami Yojana. The scheme also benefits SC/ST, Extremely Backward Classes, women, minorities, and differently-abled entrepreneurs.

Suruchi, General Manager of the District Industries Centre, Darbhanga, stated that Darbhanga district has a target of 340 beneficiaries, with 70 youths already selected under the Yuva Udyami Yojana. Training for these selected youths will be organized soon. The scheme's objective is not just financial aid but also to connect youth with self-employment and generate local job opportunities.