mukhyamantri saur swarojgaar yojana

Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana (MSSY)

Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana (MSSY) — Uttarakhand Government Scheme

The Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana (MSSY) is a flagship program launched by the Government of Uttarakhand to promote self-employment through solar energy. The scheme encourages youth, farmers, and returning migrants to set up solar power plants on their own land and earn income by selling electricity to the Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL).

Objectives of MSSY

1. Promote Self-Employment:
To create self-employment opportunities for youth, farmers, and returning migrants through solar energy projects.

2. Encourage Renewable Energy:
To promote solar energy production in the state and reduce dependency on conventional (non-renewable) sources.

3. Utilize Unused Land:
To make productive use of vacant or barren land by setting up solar plants.

4. Reduce Migration:
To prevent migration from hill areas by providing income-generating opportunities locally.

5. Boost Rural Economy:
To strengthen the rural economy by enabling local people to earn from renewable energy.

6. Support Green Growth:
To contribute towards environmental protection and clean energy goals of the state.

The Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana (MSSY) is a scheme launched by the Government of Uttarakhand to promote self-employment through solar energy. The main objective of this scheme is to provide job opportunities to the youth, farmers, and returning migrants by encouraging them to set up small solar power plants on their land. It also aims to promote the use of renewable energy, reduce migration from hill areas, and strengthen the rural economy. Under this scheme, solar power plants with a capacity of 25 kW to 200 kW can be installed, and the electricity generated is sold to the Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL), providing long-term income for about 25 years. The government offers financial assistance in the form of bank loans up to 70% and subsidies. The scheme is implemented by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) and plays a key role in supporting green energy and sustainable development in the state.

Here are the latest available district-wise subsidy rates for the Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana (MSSY) in Uttarakhand:

Districts / Locations	Capital (Grant) Subsidy	Interest Subsidy
Uttarkashi Rudraprayag Chamoli Champawat Bageshwar	50% of capital investment (max up to ₹ 50 lakh)	4% of bank interest (max up to ₹ 5 lakh/year) for 3 years

Districts / Locations	Capital (Grant) Subsidy	Interest Subsidy
Almora Pauri Garhwal mountain region of Tehri Garhwal Chakrata (Dehradun) part of Nainital (Bhimtal, Dhari, Betalghat, Ramnagar, Okhalkanda)	40% of capital investment (max up to ₹ 40 lakh)	4% of bank interest (max up to ₹ 4 lakh/year) for 3 years

Districts / Locations	Capital (Grant) Subsidy	Interest Subsidy
Plain-area of Tehri (Dhalwala, Tapovan, Muni Ki Reti, Fakot) plain parts of Dehradun (Raipur, Sahaspur, Vikasnagar, Kalsi, Doiwala) part of Nainital (Kotabagh)	30% of capital investment (max up to ₹ 30 lakh)	4% of bank interest (max up to ₹ 3 lakh/year) for 3 years

Districts / Locations	Capital (Grant) Subsidy	Interest Subsidy
Haridwar Udham Singh Nagar Parts of Nainital (Ramnagar, Haldwani, Nagarpalika, Lalkuan, Kotabagh 800 m) Parts of Dehradun (Raipur, Sahaspur, Vikasnagar, Kalsi, Doiwala 800 m) \|	4% of bank interest (max up to ₹ 2 lakh/year) for 3 years	20% of capital investment (max up to ₹ 20 lakh)