What is PMEGP?
The PMEGP (Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme) is a Government of India scheme that provides financial assistance (subsidy) to individuals for starting new small businesses or manufacturing units.
Eligibility Criteria
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Age: Minimum 18 years
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Education: Minimum 8th pass (for manufacturing units above ₹10 lakh or service units above ₹5 lakh)
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Eligible Applicants:
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Individuals
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Self Help Groups (SHGs)
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Institutions registered under Societies Registration Act
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Production Co-operative Societies
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Charitable Trusts
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Existing businesses are not eligible.
Benefits
✅ Financial aid for new entrepreneurs
✅ No collateral required (for loans up to ₹10 lakh)
✅ High subsidy support
✅ Encourages rural self-employment
✅ Easy online application
