CM Yuva Conclave & Expo 2025; UP Mart portal

What happened

• The CM launched the CM Yuva Conclave and Expo-2025 and the machinery suppliers’ portal “UP Mart”. [UP CM press note]
• 17 MoUs were exchanged with the State Rural Livelihood Mission, UPNEDA, UP Skill Development Mission and 14 educational institutions. [UP CM press note]

Background

• Under the CM Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan, 68 thousand young people have received loans; the government also gives 10 per cent margin money. [UP CM press note]

Why it matters

• Margin money support removes the down-payment hurdle that keeps first-time entrepreneurs out of bank credit.

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