The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) disbursed margin money subsidy of over Rs 300 crore to 11,480 beneficiaries in the service sector under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) on 17 June 2025. The subsidy was transferred virtually to the bank accounts of recipients across the country, against total loan sanctions of Rs 906 crore. The event was held at KVIC’s Rajghat office in New Delhi, where Chairman Shri Manoj Kumar led the proceedings, joined by CEO Ms. Roop Rashi and senior officials.

Chairman Kumar emphasized that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the PMEGP scheme has evolved into a powerful tool for fostering self-reliance and entrepreneurship, especially among youth, women, and artisans. He described the initiative as more than just financial support—calling it a social movement promoting self-employment in villages across India.

All six zones of the country actively participated in the programme. The Central Zone, covering states like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, received Rs 72 crore in subsidy for 2,403 projects. The Southern states secured the highest disbursement, with Rs 116 crore allocated for 4,565 projects. Other regions, including the North, East, North-East, and West Zones, also received varying levels of financial support based on project approvals.

Since its launch, PMEGP has supported the creation of over 10.18 lakh micro-enterprises with sanctioned loans exceeding Rs 73,348 crore and margin money subsidies amounting to Rs 27,166 crore. The scheme has generated more than 90 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities, positioning it as one of India’s most impactful self-employment programmes.