§1Who it is for
- Unemployed youth of Assam starting a small enterprise
Useful if
Assam youth 28-45 wanting a small self-employment unit, when a round is open.
Do not spend time on it if
Anyone under 28, existing CMAAA 1.0 families, or those needing large loans.
§2Eligibility
Permanent resident of Assam
- Age above 28 and below 45 years as on 1 April 2024
- Class X pass for General category; up to Class X for SC/ST/OBC
- Skills, experience or knowledge for an income-generating activity
- Scheduled commercial bank account opened before 1 April 2024
- No past loan default with any scheduled commercial bank
- Only one member per household (husband, wife, brother, sister)
Valid Employment Exchange registration
- Not a CMAAA 1.0 beneficiary
§3Benefits
- Financial assistance by DBT/DD in tranches; portal records a second tranche of ₹25,000 paid 9 Nov 2024 (1.0 cohort)
- Secondary source (Vikaspedia) says ₹2 lakh or ₹5 lakh option with training and ₹10,000 stipend - not confirmed on official page
§4Norms — pattern of assistance
- Sector/sub-sector project report uploaded; templates on portal
- LAC-wise interviews for selection
§5Documents
Tick each one as you get it ready.
Proof of educational qualification
Employment Exchange registration card
§6How to apply
- 1
Sign up and register on cmaaa.assam.gov.in when a round is notified
- 2
Submit application with project report
- 3
Attend LAC-wise interview
§7Pros and cons
Merits
- No registration fee (portal FAQ)
- Payment by DBT
Demerits
- Grant/loan amounts and repayment terms are not printed on the official portal
- Runs in rounds; 1.0 beneficiaries' families are barred from 2.0
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Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.