Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme Scheme

PMEGP Loan Yojana

In today’s times, getting a government job is difficult, but starting your own business is possible with the right guidance and initial financial support. That is why the PMEGP Loan Yojana is a useful and effective scheme.
This scheme is targeted at individuals who have a good business idea but lack capital.

What is the real purpose of this scheme?

  • To enable unemployed youth to start their own business.
  • To create local employment opportunities in rural and urban areas.
  • To reduce migration by encouraging local development.

Who is this scheme for?

It is open to any educated (or semi-educated) citizen, with special focus on:

  • Youth above 18 years of age
  • Women entrepreneurs
  • Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe youth
  • Differently-abled persons
  • Citizens from rural and tribal areas

Condition: Applicant should not have benefited from any other government scheme earlier.