Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme
PMEGP is a credit-linked subsidy scheme run by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Launched in August 2008, it helps unemployed and underemployed citizens start their own small businesses. The scheme provides financial support to create micro-enterprises and generate employment opportunities across India.
What You Get
- Credit-linked subsidy on bank loans for starting micro-enterprises
- Government subsidy reduces the loan burden on entrepreneurs
- Support for both manufacturing and service-based micro-businesses
- Access to formal banking and credit facilities
- Opportunity to become self-employed and create jobs
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Indian citizen aged 18 years or above
- Unemployed or underemployed persons seeking self-employment
- No prior experience or education barriers
- Willing to establish a new micro-enterprise
- Bank account holder or willing to open one
- Must not be availing benefits from other similar central schemes
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. PAN Card
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Income Certificate
- 5. Business Plan Document
- 6. Identity Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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