Siddharthnagar: A mobile repair shop built from persistence

In Siddharthnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, a small mobile repair and accessories shop run by Jitendra reflects the path many young entrepreneurs follow when local employment options remain limited but technical skills offer another route.

Jitendra operates a mobile shop where he repairs handsets and sells devices along with accessories such as earphones and neckbands. The business serves everyday phone users in the area who need quick repairs, replacement parts, or basic mobile accessories.

Jitendra says he had been thinking about starting a shop for nearly two years before it finally became possible. During that period, he completed a mobile repair course and also worked at different places to gain experience with handset servicing. However, steady work did not materialise, which pushed him to consider running his own shop.

“I am Jitendra from Siddharthnagar, and I run a mobile shop where I repair phones and sell handsets and accessories,” he says.

Starting a shop despite financial constraints

Turning the idea into a functioning shop was not an easy task. According to Jitendra, the main challenge in the beginning was arranging the money needed to set up the business. Without external financial support, even basic equipment and initial stock were difficult to manage.

He recalls that family support was also limited at the early stage, which made the decision more uncertain. For several months, the plan to start a shop remained only an idea.

The turning point came when Jitendra read about a government initiative in a newspaper. Curious about the opportunity, he visited his local bank branch to gather information about eligibility and application procedures. After speaking with the bank manager and completing the required steps, he received financial assistance through the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (CM YUVA) Yojana.

The funds helped him rent space and set up the shop, enabling him to begin operations with basic tools and a small range of phones and accessories. Since then, he has gradually expanded the services available in the shop.

Gradual stability through local demand

Today, Jitendra spends most of his day handling mobile repair requests and selling small accessories that customers frequently need. Repair work forms the core of the business, while sales of earphones, neckbands, and other accessories provide additional income.

The shop has slowly built a regular customer base in the locality. According to him, daily business depends largely on the number of repair jobs that come in and the occasional sale of handsets.

Support under the CM YUVA Yojana helped him overcome the initial financial barrier that had delayed the shop’s opening. But running the business now depends on maintaining customer trust and ensuring that repair work is completed reliably.

Looking back, Jitendra says the early period was marked by uncertainty and limited resources. The shop’s gradual progress since then reflects how a small technical skill, when combined with persistence, can slowly turn into a stable livelihood.

What is CM YUVA Scheme?

Under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath Ji, the state government aims to transform youth from job seekers into job creators.

To achieve this vision, the Directorate of Industries and Enterprise Promotion, under the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Export Promotion, is implementing the ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan’ (CM YUVA) Yojana.

Under this scheme, young entrepreneurs are provided with up to Rs 5 lakh in 100% interest-free and collateral-free loans to start their industrial or service-based ventures. In addition, beneficiaries also receive a 10% margin money subsidy on the project cost.

CM YUVA is not just a financial assistance scheme; it also provides mentorship, guidance, market access, and essential resources to help youth become self-reliant entrepreneurs and generate employment opportunities for others.

Click here to know more about the CM YUVA Scheme.