Schemes / Government of India
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
Central schemeEntrepreneurMSMEWoman
Collateral-free loans from banks, NBFCs and microfinance institutions for non-farm income-generating micro enterprises.
What you get
Loans in four categories: Shishu (up to ₹50,000), Kishore (₹50,000–₹5 lakh), Tarun (₹5–10 lakh) and Tarun Plus (₹10–20 lakh, for those who have successfully repaid a Tarun loan). No collateral is required.
Who can apply
- Individuals, proprietorships, partnerships and other entities running or starting micro enterprises in manufacturing, trading, services or activities allied to agriculture
- Not a defaulter to any bank or financial institution
How to apply
- Apply at any bank, regional rural bank, small finance bank, NBFC or MFI, or online through the JanSamarth portal
- Submit a business plan and KYC; the lender appraises and sanctions the loan
Documents usually needed
- Aadhaar and PAN
- Business address proof
- Business plan/quotations
- Category certificate (if applicable)
Nodal authority: Department of Financial Services. Amounts and rules change — the official page is the final word.