Government Schemes for Entrepreneurs
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What is the main purpose of PMEGP?
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PMEGP stands for Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme. Its main purpose is to generate employment in rural and urban areas by helping people set up new self-employment ventures, projects, …
Who implements PMEGP at the national and state levels?
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KVIC is the nodal agency for PMEGP at the national level. At the state level, the scheme is implemented through state bodies, District Industries Centres, and banks.
What is the maximum project cost allowed under PMEGP for manufacturing and for business/service?
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Under PMEGP, the maximum project cost is Rs.25 lakh for the manufacturing sector and Rs.10 lakh for the business/service sector.
Who is eligible for PMEGP assistance?
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Any individual above 18 years of age is eligible for PMEGP assistance. If the project size is above Rs.10 lakh in manufacturing or above Rs.5 lakh in business/service, the applicant must have passed C…
Why are only new projects considered under PMEGP?
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PMEGP supports fresh self-employment and new enterprise creation. Because of this, only new projects are sanctioned under the scheme.
What is margin money under PMEGP for different categories and areas?
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Margin money is the subsidy portion of project cost under PMEGP. General category gets 15% in urban areas and 25% in rural areas. Special category, including SC/ST, OBC, minorities, women, ex-servicem…
What is the role of Debpriya Gope in this chapter?
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Debpriya Gope is the graduate entrepreneur who set up a fly ash brick manufacturing unit with a bank loan from Bangiya Gramin Vikas Bank in Murshidabad. His case shows how government support and bank …
How did Kishan Singh use PMEGP?
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Kishan Singh of Delhi started a unit making pickles, juice, jams, and marmalades with a Rs.4,75,000 loan from Vijaya Bank, BhorGarh under PMEGP of KVIC. His unit employed five people and became a succ…
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