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Government Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

Labour & Employment Department, J&K

Jammu & Kashmir government department offering educated youth seed capital, soft loans, and self-employment schemes via JKEDI.

1 program listed

About Labour & Employment Department, J&K

The Labour and Employment Department of Jammu and Kashmir promotes self-employment and entrepreneurship among the union territory's educated youth. It runs several schemes, chief among them the Seed Capital Fund Scheme, which provides non-refundable seed money of up to Rs. 10 lakh for professional graduates alongside entrepreneurship-development training, consultation, and help preparing a business plan.

The department also operates a Soft Loan Scheme at 6% simple interest for prospective entrepreneurs with a minimum 10+2 qualification, on a 90:10 loan-to-beneficiary contribution ratio, and a J&K State Self Employment Scheme that provides margin money, capital subsidy, and interest-subsidy assistance for setting up employment-generating units. Delivery and training run through the J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute, and seed-capital amounts are tiered by qualification, from Rs. 4 lakh for undergraduates to Rs. 10 lakh for professional or technical graduates.

Educated unemployed youth aged 18 to 40 in Jammu and Kashmir seeking non-refundable seed capital, subsidised loans, or self-employment support to set up manufacturing, service, or trading enterprises benefit most. It is online at labouremp.jk.gov.in.

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Manufacturing & Industrial Other Sectors Agritech & Food

Programs by Labour & Employment Department, J&K 1

Closed Debt / Loan

Youth Startup Loan Scheme (Under SKEWPY)

by Labour & Employment Department, J&K

FundingUp to Rs. 8 lakh
Equity-free

The Youth Startup Loan Scheme, under the Sher-i-Kashmir Employment & Welfare Programme for Youth (SKEWPY), provides financial assistance in the form of soft loans to unemployed youth in Jammu and Kashmir to establish new enterprises. Projects with an investment of up to Rs. 8.00 lacs are considered for financing with 90% as loan and 10% beneficiary contribution. For higher investment projects, the loan component is capped at Rs. 8.00 lacs.

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does Labour & Employment Department, J&K run?

Labour & Employment Department, J&K currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including Youth Startup Loan Scheme (Under SKEWPY). Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is Labour & Employment Department, J&K a government organisation?

Yes. Labour & Employment Department, J&K is listed under the government category. Its programs follow official government processes, and applications are submitted through official channels in your own name.

How do I evaluate whether a Labour & Employment Department, J&K program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of Labour & Employment Department, J&K and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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