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Government Schemes for Entrepreneurs

NIOS · Class 10 · Entrepreneurship

Complete topic list for Government Schemes for Entrepreneurs in NIOS Class 10 Entrepreneurship. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Government Schemes for Entrepreneurs

1

PMEGP: Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme

  • PMEGP aims to generate employment in rural and urban areas by setting up new self-employment ventures, projects, or micro enterprises.
  • It helps traditional and prospective artisans and unemployed youth by creating sustainable work opportunities.
  • It is implemented by KVIC at the national level.
2

PMMY: Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana

  • PMMY was launched by the Prime Minister on 8 April 2015.
  • It provides loans up to Rs.10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small or micro enterprises.
  • MUDRA stands for Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Ltd.
3

Stand Up India

  • Stand Up India facilitates bank loans between Rs.10 lakh and Rs.1 crore.
  • The loans are given to at least one SC or ST borrower and at least one woman borrower per bank branch.
  • The purpose is to set up a greenfield enterprise in manufacturing, services, or trading.
4

National SC/ST Hub

  • The National SC/ST Hub provides professional support to SC/ST entrepreneurs.
  • It helps them fulfil obligations under the Central Government Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises Order 2012.
  • It also helps them adopt suitable business practices and benefit from the Stand Up India initiative.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Government schemes that support entrepreneurs through loans, subsidies, training, and handholding

PMEGPMUDRA PMMYStand Up IndiaNational SC/ST HubSupporting institutionsBorrower eligibility and support

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What are the important topics in Government Schemes for Entrepreneurs for NIOS Class 10 Entrepreneurship?
Government Schemes for Entrepreneurs covers several key topics that are frequently asked in NIOS Class 10 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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