Yuva Sahakar – Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme
Ministry of Cooperation
What is this?
Yuva Sahakar helps newly formed cooperative societies get easier long-term finance and interest support.
Objectives
- Support newly formed cooperative societies with innovative, value-chain-enhancing ideas via a dedicated Cooperative Startup and Innovation Fund.
- Extra encouragement for cooperatives in the Northeast, Aspirational Districts, and those led by women, SC/ST, or PwD members.
Who can apply?
- Newly formed cooperative societies.
What do you get?
- Long-term financial support for cooperative startups.
- 2% interest concession on term loans.
- Can be combined with other government subsidies.
How to apply
- Apply through NCDC per the Yuva Sahakar operational guidelines.
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What is Yuva Sahakar?
Yuva Sahakar helps newly formed cooperative societies get easier long-term finance and interest support.
Who is this scheme typically for?
Newly formed cooperative societies.
Does FoundersOffice guarantee approval under this scheme?
No. Scheme pages here are advisory summaries for discovery. Eligibility, amounts, and process change — confirm on the official nodal ministry or scheme portal before applying.
Is FoundersOffice a government site?
No. FoundersOffice Idea Browser is an independent discovery and briefing tool — not affiliated with the Government of India, MSME, KVIC, DIC, or any bank. Nothing here is a sanction, loan offer, or guarantee of subsidy.
Source: “Playbook of Government Schemes and Initiatives for Startups” (Govt of India, June 2026) · verify against the official scheme source before relying on this for a filing.