Sukhashraya Scheme Helps Una Youth Become Self-Reliant

Una, November 10: A ₹2 lakh assistance under the Himachal Pradesh government’s Mukhyamantri Sukh-Aashray Yojana has helped 27-year-old Sanjay Bharwal of Chururu in Amb subdivision establish his own business and become financially independent.

Sanjay used the assistance to start a car-washing service station and later invested his savings in an auto-electrical business. The two ventures now generate a combined monthly income of ₹20,000 to ₹25,000. He has also employed another youth and is training him in the trade.

Sanjay lost his father at the age of four and was raised by his mother, who worked at an anganwadi and as a daily-wage labourer. After her death in 2023, his sister and brother-in-law supported him. However, he wanted to establish his own livelihood rather than depend on them.

After learning about the Sukh-Aashray scheme, he applied for financial assistance and received ₹1.40 lakh in the first instalment and ₹60,000 in the second. He used the amount to set up the car-washing unit, which earns him ₹12,000 to ₹15,000 monthly. His auto-electrical work adds another ₹10,000 to ₹12,000.

The scheme provides eligible children and youth requiring care and protection with educational, skill-development and social security support. It also offers ₹4,000 monthly assistance and a one-time grant of ₹2 lakh for self-employment, besides other benefits.

Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal said the district administration was committed to ensuring that every eligible beneficiary received the scheme’s benefits in a timely and transparent manner.