November 20, 2025 Summary: The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has been updated for 2026 with higher project limits. Manufacturing projects up to ₹50 lakh and service projects up to ₹20 lakh are now eligible for “Margin Money” subsidies of up to 35% in rural areas. The application process has been moved entirely to the “Udyam Assist” platform for faster approvals.
PMEGP 2.0: Up to 35% Subsidy for Rural Manufacturing Units
