PMEGP Statistics 2026: Units Assisted, Subsidy Paid and Jobs Created
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PMEGP has helped set up more than 10.84 lakh micro enterprises with Rs 29,623 crore in margin money subsidy since 2008-09, according to the MSME Ministry's figures for May 2026. In 2025 alone, 84,034 new units got Rs 3,125.35 crore. Year-wise targets, achievements and women-led units are below.
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PMEGP targets and achievements by year
Margin money and number of units targeted and actually achieved in each financial year.
| Financial year | Margin money target (Rs crore) | Units target | Margin money used (Rs crore) | Units assisted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 2,396.44 | 79,236 | 1,950.82 | 66,653 |
| 2020-21 | 2,289.69 | 78,625 | 2,188.80 | 74,415 |
| 2021-22 | 2,850.00 | 92,666 | 2,977.66 | 1,03,219 |
| 2022-23 | 2,434.01 | 83,210 | 2,722.17 | 85,167 |
| 2023-24 | 2,650.01 | 80,120 | 3,093.88 | 89,118 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 22 July 2024
Women-led units assisted by year
PMEGP units set up by women entrepreneurs in each financial year.
| Financial year | Women-led units |
|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 24,720 |
| 2020-21 | 27,285 |
| 2021-22 | 39,158 |
| 2022-23 | 32,626 |
| 2023-24 | 36,806 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 22 July 2024
PMEGP in Uttar Pradesh by year
Units assisted and estimated jobs created in Uttar Pradesh in each financial year.
| Financial year | Units assisted | Estimated employment | Units in rural areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 6,120 | 48,960 | 5,096 |
| 2020-21 | 9,994 | 79,952 | 8,241 |
| 2021-22 | 12,594 | 1,00,752 | 10,354 |
| 2022-23 | 11,601 | 92,808 | 9,660 |
| 2023-24 | 11,689 | 93,512 | 9,270 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 22 July 2024
How a PMEGP project gets its subsidy
What the numbers show
PMEGP gives a margin money subsidy of 15 to 35 percent of project cost to people starting a new micro enterprise with a bank loan. Since 2008-09 it has supported more than 10.84 lakh units with Rs 29,623 crore in subsidy, according to the MSME Ministry note of June 2026.
The trend over the years
Year-wise figures from the Rajya Sabha reply of July 2024 show the scheme grew after the pandemic. Units assisted rose from 66,653 in 2019-20 to a peak of 1,03,219 in 2021-22, and stayed between 85,000 and 90,000 in the next two years. Margin money used rose every year from Rs 1,950.82 crore in 2019-20 to Rs 3,093.88 crore in 2023-24. Over the same period the maximum project cost was raised to Rs 50 lakh for manufacturing and Rs 20 lakh for services.
The pace continued in 2025: the Year End Review 2025 reports 84,034 new units and Rs 3,125.35 crore of subsidy between 1 January and 16 December 2025.
Women and states
Women-led units have made up roughly 37 to 41 percent of units assisted in recent years, with 36,806 in 2023-24. Women get the higher special-category subsidy. Uttar Pradesh assisted about 11,600 to 12,600 units a year between 2021-22 and 2023-24, most of them in rural areas.
What the figures do not tell you
Employment figures are estimates, calculated from the jobs each project is expected to create, not a count of people actually employed. The June 2026 note puts employment at more than 97 lakh while the December 2025 review says more than 87 lakh, a gap the releases do not explain, so this page uses the more cautious figure. The numbers also do not show how many units are still running after the lock-in period.
Where to check the live numbers
The PMEGP e-portal dashboard run by KVIC shows state-wise and year-wise progress, and PIB publishes the MSME Ministry's replies to Parliament.
Frequently asked questions
How many units have been set up under PMEGP?
More than 10.84 lakh micro enterprises with Rs 29,623 crore in margin money subsidy since 2008-09, as on May 2026, according to a PIB note of 26 June 2026.
How many jobs has PMEGP created?
The MSME Ministry estimated employment for more than 87 lakh persons since 2008-09, as on 16 December 2025. These are estimates based on projected jobs per unit, not counted jobs.
How many PMEGP units were assisted in 2025?
From 1 January to 16 December 2025, 84,034 new micro enterprises were assisted with Rs 3,125.35 crore in margin money subsidy, with estimated employment for more than 6.7 lakh persons.
Does PMEGP meet its yearly target?
In most recent years yes. In 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 the number of units assisted exceeded the target. In 2019-20 and 2020-21 achievements fell short, at 66,653 and 74,415 units.
How many women get PMEGP loans?
36,806 women-led units were assisted in 2023-24 and 39,158 in 2021-22, the highest of the last five years, according to a Rajya Sabha reply of July 2024.
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
- static.pib.gov.in (static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2026/jun/doc2026626903401)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2209712)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2035100)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2040257)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?id=158608&NoteId=158608&ModuleId=3®=6&la)
- kviconline.gov.in (www.kviconline.gov.in/pmegpeportal/pmegphome/dashboard.jsp)