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India celebrates 11 years of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), launched on 8 April 2015. The scheme aims to provide collateral-free loans to micro and small businesses, promoting entrepreneurship and financial inclusion.
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
- Launch Date: 8 April 2015
- Type: Flagship Central Government Scheme
- Objective: “Fund the Unfunded”
- Ministry: Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance
Loan Categories under PMMY
Shishu
- Loan up to ₹50,000
- For new or early-stage entrepreneurs
Kishore
- Loan from ₹50,001 to ₹5 lakh
- For growing businesses
Tarun
- Loan from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh
- For established enterprises
Tarun Plus (New Category)
- Loan from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh
- For entrepreneurs who successfully repaid Tarun loan
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