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Chanakya Swayam Upadhi Scheme for Micro Entrepreneurship - Transport Operator

The "Chanakya Swayam Upadhi Scheme for Micro Entrepreneurship - Transport Operator" provides subsidies for the purchase of Four-wheelers to unemployed youth for their livelihood. This scheme is applicable for economically weak Brahmins of Andhra Pradesh, who want to settle as transport operators.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Andhra Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Following are the subsidy/funding patterns: | S. No.ParticularsTaxi (Swift Dezire Tour) in ₹ PetrolDezire Tour S(O) CNG BS – VI in ₹ CNG & Petrol1Approximate Unit (Vehicle) Cost ₹7,25,000/-₹8,25,000/-2Corporation’s backend subsidy (25% of the vehicle cost)Not more than ₹2,00,000/-Not more than ₹2,00,000/-3Beneficiary Contribution (min. of 10% of the vehicle cost)₹72,500/-₹82,500/-4Loan from AP Brahmin Cooperative Credit Society repayable in monthly installments as per the ABC-CS guidelines)Initially ₹6,25,500/- will be provided as a term loan and a 25% subsidy will be released on clearing of ₹4,52,500/- loan amount together with the interest to the society. Initially ₹7,42,500/- will be provided as a term loan and a 25% subsidy will be released on clearing of ₹5,42,500/- loan amount together with the interest to the society.

Who can apply

The applicant should belong to the Brahmin Community and reside in Andhra Pradesh only.; The applicant should be a member of the AP Brahmin Welfare Cooperative Credit Society.; The applicant should be aged between 21 to 50 years as of 01.04.2022.; The applicant should have passed the 10th class.; The present annual income of the applicant and his family from all sources should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-; The applicant should not possess any three/four-wheeler in his/her name.; The applicant should possess a valid permanent driving license as of the date of application.; The applicant should have a valid badge No./valid proof of identity as driver proof as of the date of the application.; The applicant should not have availed himself/herself of any financial assistance under other government schemes/programs for the same purpose.; The applicant and his/ her family members who have availed financial assistance under Chanakya Swayam Upadhi Schemes earlier from AP Brahmin Welfare Corporation are not eligible under this scheme.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who is eligible to apply for CS-METO?

Economically weak Brahmin youth residing in Andhra Pradesh.

How much subsidy is provided by APBWC?

25% of the vehicle cost, up to Rs. 2,00,000.

What are the vehicle options available under CS-METO?

Swift Dezire Tour (Petrol) and Swift Dezire Tour S(O) CNG (BS-VI).

What is the minimum beneficiary contribution?

The minimum contribution a 10% of the vehicle cost.

Can a beneficiary already owning a vehicle apply?

No, they should not own any three or four-wheeler.

How are applications processed?

Applications are scrutinized by the Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (APBWC) and forwarded to the AP Brahmin Co-operative Credit Society (ABC-CS) for further processing.

What role does AP Brahmin Co-operative Credit Society play in the scheme?

It provides loans to beneficiaries and manages subsidy disbursement.

What happens after loan clearance?

ABC-CS transfers the backend subsidy amount to the beneficiary.

How is the subsidy funded?

From dividends/interest on share capital received by the Society.

How many districts are covered under CS-METO?

All 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Can family members of previous beneficiaries apply?

No, only one economic support scheme per family is allowed.