Sarkari Yojana
Boneej Scheme
About Boneej Scheme
Objective A flagship programme of the Government of Assam, the “Boneej Scheme” encourages entrepreneurship and creates jobs for young people in the state. It concentrates on giving financial help and support to young entrepreneurs ready to launch their own ventures. Selected entrepreneurs receive financial assistance from the government in the form of seed money under the Boneej Scheme. In addition, the scheme provides support services such as training, mentoring and networking so entrepreneurs can build their skills, grow their businesses and reach markets.
Area of Implementation Every district is covered except those falling under the jurisdiction of the Karbi- Anglong Autonomous District Council, NC Hills Autonomous District Council and Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts.
District Target
- The Commissionerate of Industries & Commerce, Assam will set a target for each district based on its rural population and convey it to the concerned DICC.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Business Entity
26 Jul 2016
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Boneej Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The industry must be situated in a rural…
The industry must be situated in a rural part of Assam.
It must be an existing industry that has…
It must be an existing industry that has run without a break for at least the last two years.
The unit must own a workshed used for…
The unit must own a workshed used for production and processing.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old…
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and no older than the maximum of 50 years.
No educational qualification is prescribed
No educational qualification is prescribed.
The unit must have taken a term loan/working…
The unit must have taken a term loan/working capital loan of at least one lakh.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A single recent passport-size photograph
A single recent passport-size photograph.
A copy of the registration of the industry
A copy of the registration of the industry.
Certificate of caste, if applicable
Certificate of caste, if applicable.
Any valid proof of identity
Any valid proof of identity
A document proving address
A document proving address.
A training certificate, where available
A training certificate, where available.
A photocopy of the first page of the…
A photocopy of the first page of the bank passbook.
2016-07-26
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Boneej Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Obtain the application form
Obtain the application form: The BONEEJ scheme application form is available at the nearest office of the Social Welfare Department, Assam, or on the department's official website.
Fill up the application form
Fill up the application form: Complete the form with every required detail, such as personal information, age, address, BPL status and bank account details.
Attach supporting documents
Attach supporting documents: Enclose the documents needed to establish eligibility, like age proof, the BPL card and bank account details.
Submit the application form
Submit the application form: Hand in the completed form along with the supporting documents to the relevant General Manager, District Industries & Commerce Centre (DICC).
Application fee
Application fee: Submitting the application form is free of charge.
Application verification and approval
Application verification and approval: The authorities concerned will check the application and documents to confirm eligibility, and eligible applicants will be approved under the scheme.
Receive the benefits
Receive the benefits: After approval, the applicant begins receiving government financial assistance according to the scheme guidelines.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.