Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
The Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) is organized regularly to nurture the talent of youth by enlightening them on various aspects of industrial/business activity required for setting up MSMEs. The programme conducts activities for youth and other people interested in setting up their own industrial/self-employment venture through various modules including Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP), Entrepreneurship-cum-Skill Development Programme (E-SDP), and Management Development Programme (MDP), both basic and advanced levels.
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Check Eligibility
Review all eligibility criteria on this page — turnover, Udyam class, sector, and special conditions.
Prepare Documents
Gather the items from the document checklist above. Incomplete documents are the most common rejection reason.
Submit Application
Apply via the official government portal or the implementing agency listed on this page.
Verification
Officials verify your application and documents. Respond promptly to any queries to avoid delays.
Approval
Receive a sanction letter or approval communication from the implementing agency.
Disbursement
Subsidy or loan credited to your designated bank account (typically 30–90 days after approval).
These are general steps. Check the official portal for scheme-specific requirements.
International Cooperation (IC) Scheme
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Performance and Credit Rating Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises