The Government of Assam has been further empowering self-employment among the educated youths by Chief Ministers Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan(CMAAA) 2.0. The plan is meant to promote entrepreneurship, create jobs and help in promoting the development of small businesses in both the rural and urban parts of the state.
In this article, GovtSchemesInfo.Blog describes the Assam Atmanirbhar Scheme 2026, eligibility, benefits, how to apply, documents needed and how to check Atmanirbhar Assam 2.0 final list.
Overview of Assam Atmanirbhar Scheme 2026
Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (অসম আত্মনির্ভৰ আঁচনি) is a flagship project of the Government of Assam which is expected to turn educated youth into job creators and not job seekers. The scheme offers financial help and interest free loans to potential candidates with a view of setting new businesses or growing the already existing business.
The programme aims at the empowerment of the rural economy, promotion of entrepreneurial activities and developing sustainable livelihoods opportunities in various sectors.
Official website: https://cmaaa.assam.gov.in
Key Objectives of the Scheme
The major objectives of the Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 2.0 include:
- Providing self-employment opportunities to educated youth in Assam.
- Creating an entrepreneur-friendly ecosystem in the state.
- Generating employment through new and existing enterprises.
- Offering financial assistance for income-generating activities.
- Strengthening economic development in rural and semi-urban areas.
- Encouraging youth participation in business and industrial growth.
Financial Assistance and Benefits
In the Chief Minister Self-Reliant Assam Campaign, the beneficiaries are given monetary assistance on the basis of their educational qualification and the category of projects.
- Financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh for eligible graduates, diploma holders, and matric-qualified candidates.
- Financial assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh for professional degree holders such as Engineering, MBBS, BDS, Veterinary, Fisheries, Agriculture and similar professional courses.
- Around 50 per cent of the assistance is provided as financial support, while the remaining amount is offered as an interest-free government loan.
- Support is provided for both new ventures and expansion of existing businesses.
Target Sectors Under the Scheme
The scheme facilitates an extensive economic activity such as:
- Agriculture and horticulture
- Poultry, dairy, goat and pig farming
- Fisheries
- Stationery and retail businesses
- Packaging and small manufacturing
- Readymade garments
- Fabrication and hardware businesses
- Plantation activities such as bamboo and rubber
- Wood-based industries
- Service-based enterprises
- Self-employment ventures after vocational training
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, the applicants have to satisfy the following conditions:
- Must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- Age should be above 28 years and below 45 years as on 1 April 2024.
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Class X pass for General category.
- Up to Class X for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
- Must possess skills or experience related to the proposed activity.
- Must have a scheduled commercial bank account opened before 1 April 2024.
- Should not have defaulted on any previous bank loan.
- Only one member from a family (husband, wife, brother, or sister) is eligible.
- Must be registered with the Employment Exchange.
- Applicant should not be a beneficiary of CMAAA 1.0.
Documents Required
The following documents should be uploaded by the applicants in the process of the application:
- Identity and address proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving Licence)
- Educational qualification certificates
- First page of active bank passbook
- PAN Card
- Employment Exchange Registration Card
How to Apply for Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 2.0
The scheme is open to registered applicants only. The process of application will be as follows:
- Visit the official portal of the Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan.
- Click on the “Apply for Scheme” option.
- Fill in all required details carefully.
- Upload necessary documents as applicable.
- Upload the project report based on the selected sector or sub-sector.
- Submit the application form.
On successful submission, a reference number and acknowledgement slip are created. The confirmation is done through SMS and email to applicants.
The portal will allow tracking the application status in reference to the reference number on the portal. SMS and email notifications are made to the eligible applicants.
Atmanirbhar Assam 2.0 Final List
Those applicants who applied within the scheme are able to access the final list of selection online via the official dashboard. The last list comprises applicants who have passed the verifying process.
Check the final list here:
https://cmaaa.assam.gov.in/iservices/ApplDashboard2point0
Conclusion
Assam Atmanirbhar Scheme 2026 is a major project that will empower the young people in the state by providing them with entrepreneurship and funding. The scheme will help in developing the economy and creation of employment in Assam by fostering self-employment and encouraging new businesses.
The qualified candidates are encouraged to use the portal to apply and keep in touch with their status to monitor the selection dates.
