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Atmanirbhar Assam CMAAA 2.0 2024: Everything You Need to Know

The Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (CMAAA) 2.0 is an initiative introduced by Assam’s Chief Minister, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, on 18th October 2024. The scheme aims to empower Assam’s unemployed youth by providing financial assistance and collateral-free loans to encourage entrepreneurship and the creation of new ventures. Here are the details of the scheme:

Name of Scheme: Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 2.0
Type of Scheme: Financial Assistance
Financial Year: 2024-2025
Starting date of online registration in portal: 25.11.2024
Last date of online registration in portal: 09.12.2024
Starting date of submission of online application: 01.02.2025
Last date of submission of online application: To be updated later
Implementing Organization: Government of Assam
Number of Beneficiaries: 1 Lakh
Financial Assistance:
- ₹2 Lakh or ₹5 Lakh, provided in two installments

The eligibility criteria for the Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 2.0 are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

Residentship: Applicants must be permanent residents of Assam.
Age Limit: Applicants should be between 28 and 45 years old as of 1st April 2024.
Educational Qualification:
- Minimum qualification of Class 10 pass.
- Candidates from OBC, SC, and ST communities must have completed at least up to Class10.
Skill Qualification: Applicants should have the skills and knowledge required for income-generating activities, such as those gained from ITI or Diploma programs.
Bank Account: Applicants must have a bank account opened before 1st April 2024.
Loan Defaults: Applicants should have no history of loan defaults with Cooperative or Nationalized Banks.
Government Service: Applicants should not belong to families with government employees or pensioners.
Income: Only Below Poverty Line (BPL) candidates are eligible.
Family Limitation: Only one member per family is eligible.
Employment Exchange Registration: Applicants must have a valid Employment Exchange registration.

These criteria ensure that the scheme reaches the intended beneficiaries—youth from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in Assam, fostering self-reliance and economic stability.

Registration Fee of CMAAA 2.0
Category	Fee
General	Rs 200/-
SC/ST/OBC	Rs 100/-

Objectives, Targeted Sectors, Document Required

Objectives of Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan:

Self-employment facilitation – Provide suitable mechanisms for self-employment to educated youth.
Entrepreneurship promotion – Develop an entrepreneur-oriented ecosystem in Assam.
Employment generation – Create job opportunities in both rural and urban areas by supporting new and existing ventures.
Financial assistance – Offer financial support to individuals and groups for starting or expanding economic activities.
Focus on rural economy – Strengthen the rural economy as a key priority of the State Government.

The Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan targets a variety of sectors to support entrepreneurship and self-employment among Assam's youth. These targeted sectors include:

Stationery
Agriculture and Horticulture
Poultry
Dairy
Goat Farming
Piggery
Fisheries
Packaging
Readymade Garments
Fabrication
Hardware Business
Plantation (e.g., Bamboo, Rubber, Agar, etc.)
Self-Employment after Professional Courses
Wood-based Industries
Other Sectors including Service-based businesses

These sectors are selected to provide a broad range of income-generating activities, enabling beneficiaries to choose an area that aligns with their skills and interests, thereby promoting sustainable economic growth in Assam.

Document Required

To complete the online registration process for the Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan, applicants must upload the following required documents:

Sl No	Type of Document
1	Passport Size Photograph
2	Identity Proof (e.g., PAN, Driving Licence, Passport, Bank Passbook, Aadhaar, or Voter ID Card)
3	Address Proof of the Applicant
4	Proof of Educational Qualification
5	Employment Exchange Registration Card
6	Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque
7	PAN Card
8	Project Report

These documents ensure eligibility verification and a streamlined process for financial assistance and support.

Steps to Apply ?

Scroll Down: Go to the Important Link section on the official website.
Access the Online Application: Click on the Online Application Link.
Open the Portal: The official web portal will open in a new browser tab.
Register: On the portal, select the Register option and enter your basic details.
Enter Details: Complete the application form by providing all the required personal and eligibility information.
Upload Documents: Upload all the necessary documents (as listed in the eligibility and document requirements).
Submit Application: After verifying all details, submit the application.
Acknowledgement Copy: Upon successful submission, an acknowledgement copy will be generated. Download and save this copy for future reference.

By following these steps, eligible candidates can complete the application process online.

Important Links
Apply Online	Click Here
Online Registration (CMAAA 2.0)	Click Here
Project Report Templates	Click Here
Notification	Click Here
Tools	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here