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Business & EntrepreneurshipCentral Sector
Ministry of MSME / KVIC
Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
प्रधानमंत्री रोजगार सृजन कार्यक्रम (PMEGP)
Credit-linked capital subsidy scheme providing up to 35% government subsidy for setting up new micro-enterprises in manufacturing (up to ₹50L) and service sectors (up to ₹20L).
1. Target Beneficiaries (Who It Is For)
First-generation entrepreneurs, SHGs, and individuals aged 18+ starting new manufacturing or service units.
2. Why It Matches Your Profile (Gemini Reasoning)
Matches your broad demographic and occupation profile under central guidelines.
Criteria Met
- ✓State: Resident of All India
- ✓Category: Fits within General guidelines
- ✓Occupation: Aligns with job seeker status
3. Official Eligibility Criteria
Any individual above 18 years. For setting up project above ₹10 Lakh in manufacturing or ₹5 Lakh in service, educational qualification of min 8th pass is mandatory.
Age Range18 - No Limit yrs
Income CeilingNo Income Cap
Target CategoryAll
Genderall
4. Scheme Benefits
Up to 35% Capital Subsidy on ₹50L project
- Subsidy of 15% to 25% for general category in urban/rural areas
- Subsidy of 25% to 35% for SC, ST, OBC, Women, and Differently-Abled in rural areas
- Project cost ceiling: ₹50 Lakh for manufacturing and ₹20 Lakh for service units
5. Mandatory Documents Checklist
Detailed Project Report (DPR)
Aadhaar Card & PAN Card
Caste/Special category certificate (if claiming 35% subsidy)
8th class pass marksheet or higher education certificate
EDP training certificate (can be completed online post-sanction)
6. Application Procedure (ONLINE)
1Apply online on KVIC PMEGP e-Portal (kviconline.gov.in)
2Upload DPR and agency preferences (KVIC, KVIB, or DIC)
3District Task Force Committee scrutinizes and forwards to financing bank
7. Official Verification & Portal Link
Host Portal: KVIC PMEGP e-Portal
8. Application Deadline / Status
Year-round application
Data Verification Stamp
Verified against official gazette on 2026-08-19