Central SubsidyCentral
Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme
PMEGP provides margin money subsidies for setting up new micro-enterprises. Higher subsidies are available for women, SC/ST, and rural entrepreneurs.
Max Benefit15–35% subsidy on project cost up to ₹50 Lakh (Mfg) / ₹20 Lakh (Service)
Benefit TypeMargin Money Subsidy
Project Cost Range₹2 Lakh – ₹50 Lakh
Timeline45–90 days
Check My Eligibility Eligible Business Types
ManufacturingService
MSME Category Applicability
MicroSmall
Eligible Industries
🏭 Manufacturing🍽️ Food Processing🧵 Textiles & Garments💻 IT & ITES🏥 Healthcare & Pharma🌾 Agri & Livestock Processing
Required Documents
- Aadhaar
- PAN
- Education Certificate
- EDP Training Certificate
- Project Report
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Stacking Compatibility
This scheme can be combined with the following for higher total benefits:
Common Rejection Reasons
- Already availed subsidy
- Age below 18
- Existing unit
- No EDP training
Subsidy Setu's DPR preparation process addresses all common rejection points before filing.