About this business scheme
Government of Maharashtra has approved the introduction of a new credit linked subsidy program called Chief Minister Employment Generation Program(CMEGP) for generation of employment opportunities through establishment of Micro & Small Enterprises in rural as well as urban areas in state.
Scheme launched by GR เคถเคพเคธเคจ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฃเคฏ เคเฅเคฐ. เคฏเฅเคเคจเคพ-เฅจเฅฆเฅงเฅฏ/เคชเฅเคฐ.เคเฅเคฐ.เฅงเฅจเฅง/เคเคฆเฅเคฏเฅเค เฅญ dated on 01.08.2019 Scheme will be implemented and monitored by Directorate of Industries (DOI), under the administrative control of Industries Department, Government of Maharashtra. The Scheme will be implemented through District Industries Canters (DICs), Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Boards (KVIB) under the control of Directorate of Industries and also by banks.
- The maximum cost of the project/unit admissible under manufacturing sector is Rs.50 lakh.
- The maximum cost of the project/unit admissible under service, Agro-based/ Primary Agro processing sector, E-vehicle based goods transport and other businesses, single brand service ventures (single brand-based chains, mobile service ventures) is Rs.20 lakhs.
- Beneficiaryโs Contribution in the project cost will be 5% to 10 % as per the Categories of Beneficiaries under CMEGP scheme and balance amount of the total project cost will be provided by Banks as term loan.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Chief Minister Employment Generation Programme (CMEGP) (CMEGP) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Industries Department |
| Launch year | 2019 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Business |
| Level / State | State ยท Maharashtra |
| Official portal | maha-cmegp.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | District Industries Centres (DICs), Maharashtra State Khadi And Village Industries Boards (KVIB) |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- ๐คAll genders
- ๐Age 18 to 45 years
- ๐Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
| Categories of beneficiaries under CMEGP | Beneficiaryโs Contribution (of project cost) | Rate of subsidy (of project cost) | |
| Area (location of project/unit) | Urban | Rural | |
| General Category | 10% | 15% | 25% |
| Special Category (includes SC / ST /Women/ Ex- servicemen / differently abled/VJNT/OBC/Minority) | 5% | 25% | 35% |
Who qualifies
1)The Age of the applicant should be between 18 to 45. For Special category (including SC/ST/Women/ Ex-servicemen/Differently abled) age is relaxed by 5 years.
2)The Occupation of the applicant should be unemployed youth, Youth willing to establish new ventures.
3)The Annual Income of the Applicant/Family/Parent/Guardian should No criteria LPA
4)The Gender of the applicant should be Male and Female
5)The Marital Status of the applicant should be for all
6)The Educational Qualification of the applicant should be minimum 7th standard pass for project/unit above Rs. 10 lac and for project/units above Rs.25 lac the required educational criterion for the applicant is minimum 10th standard pass.
Who is not eligible
1) Only one person from a family will be eligible under the scheme. (Definition of family includes Self and spouse)
2) Existing Units and units that have availed benefit under PMRY, REGP, PMEGP or any other subsidy linked scheme of Government of India or State Government and also units that have already availed Government Subsidy under any other scheme of Government of India or State Government are not eligible under the scheme.
Papers to keep ready
1) Passport size photo
2) Aadhar card
3) Domicile certificate
4) Educational cetifiacate
5) Undertaking form
6) Project profile
7) Caste certificate(If applicable)
8) Special categary certificate(If applicable)
9) Pan card
10) Populatuion certificate (Only for rural applicant)
11) Clearance /approved certificate (bank)(If Working capital is zero for project cost more than 5 lac)
Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 01: Fill online application on portal https://maha-cmegp.gov.in
Step 02: District level Scrutiny and Coordination Sub-Committee (DLSCC) constituted under the Chairmanship of respective GM, DICs will scrutinize the applications and prepare a primary list of eligible applicants.
Step 03: primary eligible applicants list will be approved by DLTFC and then forwarded to bank.
Step 04: Bank Sanctioning & Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training & Disbursment
Step 05: Subsidy claim by Bank to GM
Step 06: Approval of claim by HO and disbursement of margin money viz. nodal bank
Step 07: completion of three successful years of activity and following the timely repayment schedule as informed by the bank, the margin money in the form of grant-in-aid will be re-appropriated in the applicantโs loan account after confirmation / necessary validation from GM, DIC.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Aug 2019 |
|---|---|
| Last date | 31 Jul 2024 Closed |
Frequently asked questions
What is maximum project cost allowed under CMEGP?
Rs.50.00 lakhs for manufacturing unit and Rs.20.00 lakhs for Service Unit.
Who are the beneficiaries?
Individual Entrepreneurs and SHGโs.
What is Age limit ?
Any individuals between 18 to 45 years of age. For special category age is relaxed by 5 years.
What is the definition of family ?
Self and Spouse.
Whether Unit can be set up in urban Area.?
Yes, through Implementing Agencies.
What are the main criteria of project?
It should fulfill the criteria of rural area (for Rural Area project), own contribution, negative list and the unit should be new one.
What is lock in period for Govt. Subsidy?
3 years.
Which are the financial agencies?
All Public Sector Banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRB), Co-operative Banks, Private Scheduled Commercial Banks regulated by RBI and approved by SLMC of concern State.
Where does the beneficiary has to submit his/her application/ Project?
Beneficiary can submit his/her application/Project online on CMEGP website. https://maha-cmegp.gov.in /homepage
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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