Guwahati, Aug. 22 -- Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday launched the 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Udhyamsheelta Vikas Yojna' (Chief Minister Entrepreneurship Development Scheme) aimed at promoting self-employment among the state's youth.

Under the initiative, 132 beneficiaries received cheques covering 50% of their project costs, up to a maximum of Rs 5 lakh, as grants to support their entrepreneurial ventures. The scheme seeks to encourage young people to explore self-employment and reduce reliance on government jobs.

"We propose to provide 50% of the project cost as grants to young entrepreneurs," Tamang said, emphasizing his government's commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in the state.

He highlighted othe...