Central Government Schemes

PM FME Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries on 29 June 2020 under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan with a total outlay of Rs. 10,000 crore. The scheme provides credit-linked capital subsidy of 35% up to Rs. 10 lakh … Read more

PM E-DRIVE Scheme (PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) is a Government of India initiative approved on 11 September 2024 with a total outlay of Rs. 10,900 crore to accelerate electric vehicle adoption across India. The scheme provides upfront demand incentives for eligible e-2Ws and e-3Ws, funds procurement of 14,028 electric buses, establishes … Read more

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme is a Government of India initiative launched in April 2020 to boost domestic manufacturing across 14 strategic sectors by providing performance-linked financial incentives of 4% to 18% on incremental sales above the base year. With a total outlay of Rs. 1.97 lakh crore, the scheme has already generated cumulative production … Read more

Stand Up India Scheme is a Government of India initiative launched on 5 April 2016 to facilitate composite bank loans of Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 1 crore to SC, ST, and women entrepreneurs for setting up greenfield enterprises in manufacturing, services, trading, and agriculture-allied activities. The scheme is implemented through all Scheduled Commercial Bank … Read more

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) is a Government of India scheme implemented by DPIIT that provides early-stage financial assistance to DPIIT-recognised startups through approved incubators. Eligible startups can receive grants up to Rs. 20 lakh for proof of concept and prototype development, and investment up to Rs. 50 lakh for market entry and commercialisation … Read more

Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) is a government-backed credit guarantee framework launched by DPIIT under which eligible banks, NBFCs, and venture debt funds receive guarantee cover to provide collateral-free loans up to Rs. 20 crore to DPIIT-recognised startups. The scheme is operated by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) and helps startups … Read more

Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India launched on 16 January 2016 to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup ecosystem growth across the country. Under this initiative, eligible startups receive DPIIT recognition, which unlocks tax exemptions, compliance relaxations, funding access, and IPR support through the official Startup India Portal. Startup India Scheme … Read more

PM YASASVI Scholarship Scheme is a Central Government umbrella scholarship programme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for OBC, EBC, and DNT students studying from Class 9 to higher education level. Under PM-YASASVI, eligible students can receive financial assistance through multiple scholarship components, including Pre-Matric Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship, Top Class School Education, … Read more

PM YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored scholarship scheme implemented through State Governments and Union Territories for OBC, EBC, and DNT students pursuing post-matric and higher education courses in India. Under this PM-YASASVI scholarship component, eligible students studying in Class 11, Class 12, ITI, Polytechnic, undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, technical, and vocational courses … Read more

PM YASASVI Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored scholarship scheme implemented through State Governments and Union Territories for OBC, EBC, and DNT students studying in Class 9 and 10 in Government schools. Under this PM-YASASVI scholarship component, eligible students receive ₹4,000 per year as financial assistance through DBT mode to support secondary school … Read more