Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)

Eligibility criteria

• •Age is 18 years or above
• •Runs (or plans to start) a business / self-employment

Note: For new units only. For projects above ₹10 lakh (manufacturing) / ₹5 lakh (service), a minimum of class 8 pass is required. Higher subsidy for SC/ST/OBC/women/special categories.

Documents required

• 📄Aadhaar & identity proof
• 📄Project report
• 📄Education / EDP training certificate (if applicable)
• 📄Category / special-category certificate (if applicable)

How to apply for Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)

1. 1Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (use the eligibility checker below).
2. 2Keep the required documents ready: Aadhaar & identity proof, Project report, Education / EDP training certificate (if applicable), Category / special-category certificate (if applicable).
3. 3Apply on the official portal — https://www.kviconline.gov.in/pmegpeportal/pmegphome/index.jsp — or through the channel it specifies.
4. 4Note the deadline: Open — apply via KVIC PMEGP e-portal.

Related schemes

• PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi)→
• Kisan Credit Card (KCC)→
• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY→
• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U 2.0)→