Udyami Bharat Programme 2025 is an important scheme by the Government of India to support small and marginal businesses all over the country. This programme focuses on strengthening Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by introducing new schemes and improving existing ones. If you are an entrepreneur or run a small business, this scheme could help you grow with government support.
About PM Udyami Bharat Programme 2025
The Prime Minister of India recently held an event at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, to launch special schemes under the Udyami Bharat Programme 2025. One notable scheme launched is the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme 2025. The event also introduced the Capacity Building of First-Time MSME Exporters scheme and new features added to the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).
During this event, the Prime Minister digitally transferred support to beneficiaries of the Employment Generation Programme for the years 2024 and 2025. The results of the MSME Idea Hackathon 2024 were announced, National MSME Awards 2024 were given out, and Digital Equity Certificates were issued to 75 MSMEs under the Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund.
Overview of Udyami Bharat Scheme
This scheme shows the government’s strong commitment to creating jobs and helping small businesses grow. Over time, schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana and the Credit Line Guarantee Scheme have aimed to provide financial help to small enterprises, benefiting millions of Indian families.
The RAMP scheme has a fund of Rs 6000 crores to increase the capacity of MSMEs and improve current MSME schemes. It focuses on innovation, encourages new business ideas, and supports quality improvements and market access. It also promotes using new technologies like Industry 4.0 to make MSMEs competitive and independent.
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Benefits of Udyami Bharat Programme
Several schemes under Udyami Bharat Programme will help entrepreneurs and small business owners. Main improvements include:
- Increase in maximum project cost for assistance: manufacturing sector projects up to Rs 50 lakh (from Rs 25 lakh), and service sector projects up to Rs 20 lakh (from Rs 10 lakh).
- Special category applicants like those from aspirational districts and transgender entrepreneurs can get higher subsidies.
- Support through experts in banking, technical areas, and marketing helps entrepreneurs run their businesses better.
- Winners of the MSME Idea Hackathon 2024 will get funding up to Rs 15 lakh per approved idea to help turn their creative ideas into reality.
Helping MSME sector for a self-reliant India! Talking about ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme. https://t.co/DHSZxkTnMS — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 30, 2024
Main Features of Udyami Bharat Programme 2025
- Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme: With Rs 6000 crore funding, aims to improve MSME reach, quality, and technology use, making MSMEs competitive worldwide and independent.
- Capacity Building of First-Time MSME Exporters (CBFTE) Scheme: Helps MSMEs meet international standards and enter global markets, increasing India’s role in worldwide trade.
- Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP): Now supports higher project costs and includes special help for entrepreneurs from marginalized groups and sensitive districts, with access to expert guidance.
- MSME Idea Hackathon 2024: Encourages innovation by funding new ideas with up to Rs 15 lakh per idea.
- National MSME Awards 2024: Recognizes outstanding contributions by MSMEs, states, aspirational districts, and banks in growing the sector.
How to Apply for Udyami Bharat Programme
If you run a small or marginal business and want to apply for the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance Scheme 2025, watch out for official government notifications. Once the application process starts, you can fill out the form and submit the necessary documents. This scheme aims to include as many entrepreneurs as possible and help MSMEs grow across India.
Stay updated on details about the Udyami Bharat Programme 2025 through official government websites and announcements.