Government schemes in

India to promote
entrepreneurs

Discover the comprehensive range of government schemes available in India to

empower and support budding entrepreneurs on their journey to success.

by -Sanket Sonawane
Prasanna Sisodiya
Start-up India Scheme
1 Incentives for start- 2 Launch of the Atal 3 Collaboration
ups Innovation Mission opportunities

Access to funding, tax Promotes entrepreneurship Platform for start-ups to

benefits, and easier and innovation through connect with industry
compliance procedures to initiatives like Atal Tinkering mentors, investors, and other
encourage innovation and Labs in schools and Atal key stakeholders.
job creation. Incubation Centres.
Stand-up India Scheme
1 Support for female and SC/ST entrepreneurs

Facilitates bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for setting up greenfield enterprises.

2 Promotion of financial inclusion

Encourages entrepreneurship in the service, manufacturing, or trading sectors.

3 Special focus on rural and underprivileged areas

Initiative aimed at empowering marginalized communities.

Atal Innovation Mission
1 Creating a culture of innovation

Fosters innovation, research, and development of new technologies across industries.

2 Atal Tinkering Labs

Set up in schools to nurture creativity and problem-solving skills among students through practical
hands-on experience.

3 Atal Incubation Centres

Supports start-ups by providing mentorship, funding, and access to facilities and resources.
Mudra Yojana
1 Financial assistance for micro and small enterprises

Offers loans of up to ₹10 lakh to help entrepreneurs establish or expand their businesses.

2 Focus on non-corporate and non-farm sectors

Encourages enterprises with activities such as manufacturing, trading, and services.

3 Three loan schemes

Shishu, Kishor, and Tarun - catering to different stages of business growth and funding
requirements.
National Small Industries Corporation
(NSIC) Scheme
1 Single-point support for MSMEs

Offers a wide range of integrated services including marketing assistance, credit facilitation, and
technology support.

2 Enhancing global competitiveness

Assists MSMEs in improving their quality, productivity, and cost competitiveness.

3 Procurement support

Facilitates easy access to government contracts through the National Small Industries Corporation.
Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and
Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) Scheme
1 Simplifying access to
credit
Facilitates collateral-free
credit for MSMEs to
encourage entrepreneurship
and reduce the risk for
lenders.
2 Targeting first-
generation
entrepreneurs
Eliminates the need for
intermediaries and reduces
red tape, providing a
streamlined credit delivery
mechanism.
3 Encouraging
innovation and
growth
Promotes entrepreneurship
by providing financial
support for emerging micro
and small enterprises.
Thank you