December 28, 2025 Summary: Drawing inspiration from the Stand-Up India initiative, the government has introduced a new scheme targeting 5 lakh first-time entrepreneurs. The scheme provides term loans ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹2 crore for setting up greenfield projects. It includes a mandatory “Online Capacity Building” program to train new founders in managerial skills
First-Time Entrepreneurs Scheme: ₹2 Crore Term Loans for Women and SC/ST Founders
