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POLICY RECORD / Scheme / Policy

Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)

A credit-linked programme intended to support the establishment of new micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector, subject to current scheme guidelines.

LIVE Policy area: Economy, Enterprise & Livelihoods Last verified: 2026-10-19
AT A GLANCE

What is this policy?

To encourage self-employment and micro-enterprise creation through eligible project assistance under the programme.

PEOPLE & SCOPE

Who may be affected?

Prospective entrepreneurs and applicants whose proposed project and profile meet the current PMEGP guidelines.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Important prerequisites

Eligibility, project limits, exclusions, contribution and subsidy conditions must be checked in the current official guidelines before applying.

ACCESS ROUTE

How is it accessed?

Read the official PMEGP portal and current guidelines, then follow the application process and implementing-agency instructions.

IMPLEMENTATION & EVIDENCE

What is documented?

Starter record based on official programme information; it does not establish how an individual application will be assessed.

UNRESOLVED QUESTIONS

What remains unclear?

Current eligibility conditions, permitted activities, project caps and application windows can depend on current guidelines.

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Important

This record is an information and research aid, not a legal eligibility decision. Verify current rules, deadlines and access routes with the responsible authority.