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PMEGP

Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program

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States / UT: Rajasthan

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Department: Commissioner Industries, Commerce & CSR

Nodal department: Commissioner Industries, Commerce & CSR

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Individual Beneficiaries, Group Beneficiaries

Tags: Employment, Generation, Subsidy, Loans, Micro Enterprises, Small Enterprises, Medium Enterprises, Rural Development, Urban Development, Self-Employment, Financial Assistance, Skill Development

Details

The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program was launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India in the year 2008-09. The objective of the scheme is to provide new employment opportunities by promoting industrial and service sector activities in urban and rural areas. The national level implementation and nodal agency is the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Mumbai. At the state level, the Khadi and Village Industries Board and District Industries Centre act as the implementing agencies.

Benefits

  • - Provides financial assistance for setting up projects in the manufacturing and service sectors
  • Offers margin money subsidy for loans up to ₹50lakh in the industrial sector and ₹20lakh in the service sector
  • Creates employment opportunities, with one job created for every ₹3lakh of permanent investment
  • No collateral security required for projects up to ₹10lakh as per Reserve Bank of India guidelines
  • Provides financial assistance for setting up projects in the manufacturing and service sectors.
  • Offers margin money subsidy for loans up to ₹50 lakh in the industrial sector and ₹20 lakh in the service sector.
  • Creates employment opportunities, with one job created for every ₹3 lakh of permanent investment.
  • No collateral security required for projects up to ₹10 lakh as per Reserve Bank of India guidelines.

Eligibility

Individuals aged 18 years and above can apply. Applicants must be Indian citizens with an Aadhar card and should not be defaulters from banks. Co-operative societies, charitable trusts, registered institutions under the Society Registration Act 1860, and self-help groups are also eligible to apply.

Exclusions

The following activities are excluded from the scheme:

  • Any industry/business related to meat.
  • Production/manufacturing and sale of addictive substances like bidis, pan, cigars, cigarettes, etc.
  • Manufacturing of plastic bags less than 75 microns thick and any product harmful to the environment.
  • Industries/businesses related to the cultivation of crops like tea, coffee, rubber, etc.
  • Activities prohibited by state and central governments.

Application Process

Online

Applications can be submitted online at PMEGP Portal. Required documents include:

  • Caste Certificate Copy
  • Education Qualification Marksheet/Certificate Copy
  • Other Documents
  • Sowing Certificate Copy

For more information, visit the Department Website or the Beneficiary Data Portal.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status