Launched in August 2008, Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is a credit-linked subsidy scheme, administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). PMEGP aims to generate employment opportunities through the establishment of micro-enterprises in
Central Government | subsidy | business
Margin money subsidy of 15-35% of project cost depending on category and location, with maximum project cost of Rs.50 lakh for manufacturing and Rs.20 lakh for business/service sectors
Administered by Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Eligible categories: General, SC, ST, OBC, Minority, PwD
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Scheme details may change over time. Please verify eligibility and benefits on official government websites. For help applying, visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or contact your elected representative.