CHIEF MINISTER EMPLOYMENT GENERATION PROGRAMME (CMEGP)

Description
Scheme launched by GR शासन निर्णय क्र. योजना-२०१९/प्र.क्र.१२१/उद्योग ७ dated on 01.08.2019 Scheme will be implemented and monitored by Directorate of Industries DOI , under the administrative control of Industries Department, Government of Maharashtra. The Scheme will be implemented through District Industries Canters DICs , Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Boards KVIB under the control of Directorate of Industries and also by banks. - The maximum cost of the project/unit admissible under manufacturing sector is Rs.50 lakh. - The maximum cost of the project/unit admissible under service, Agro-based/ Primary Agro processing sector, E-vehicle based goods transport and other businesses, single brand service ventures single brand-based chains, mobile service ventures is Rs.20 lakhs. - Beneficiary’s Contribution in the project cost will be 5% to 10 % as per the Categories of Beneficiaries under CMEGP scheme and balance amount of the total project cost will be provided by Banks as term loan.

Exclusions
• 1) Only one person from a family will be eligible under the scheme. (Definition of family includes Self and spouse)
• 2) Existing Units and units that have availed benefit under PMRY, REGP, PMEGP or any other subsidy linked scheme of Government of India or State Government and also units that have already availed Government Subsidy under any other scheme of Government of India or State Government are not eligible under the scheme.
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Benefits
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• Categories of beneficiaries under CMEGPBeneficiary’s Contribution (of project cost)Rate of subsidy (of project cost)Area (location of project/unit)UrbanRuralGeneral Category10%15%25%Special Category (includes SC / ST /Women/ Ex- servicemen / differently abled/VJNT/OBC/Minority)5%25%35%<br>

Eligibility Criteria
1. 1)The **Age** of the applicant should be between 18 to 45. For Special category (including SC/ST/Women/ Ex-servicemen/Differently abled) age is relaxed by 5 years.
2. 2)The **Occupation** of the applicant should be **unemployed youth, Youth willing to establish new ventures.**
3. 3)The **Annual Income** of the Applicant/Family/Parent/Guardian should **No criteria** LPA
4. 4)The **Gender** of the applicant should be Male and Female
5. 5)The **Marital Status** of the applicant should be **for all**
6. 6)The **Educational Qualification** of the applicant should be **minimum 7th standard pass for project/unit above Rs. 10 lac and for project/units above Rs.25 lac the required educational criterion for the applicant is minimum 10th standard pass.**
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Required Documents
• 1) Passport size photo
• 2) Aadhar card
• 3) Domicile certificate
• 4) Educational cetifiacate
• 5) Undertaking form
• 6) Project profile
• 7) Caste certificate(If applicable)
• 8) Special categary certificate(If applicable)
• 9) Pan card
• 10) Populatuion certificate (Only for rural applicant)
• 11) Clearance /approved certificate (bank)(If Working capital is zero for project cost more than 5 lac)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is maximum project cost allowed under CMEGP?
A: Rs.50.00 lakhs for manufacturing unit and Rs.20.00 lakhs for Service Unit.

Q: Who are the beneficiaries?
A: Individual Entrepreneurs and SHG's.

Q: What is Age limit ?
A: Any individuals between 18 to 45 years of age. For special category age is relaxed by 5 years.

Q: What is the definition of family ?
A: Self and Spouse.

Q: Whether Unit can be set up in urban Area.?
A: Yes, through Implementing Agencies.

Q: What are the main criteria of project?
A: It should fulfill the criteria of rural area (for Rural Area project), own contribution, negative list and the unit should be new one.

Q: What is lock in period for Govt. Subsidy?
A: 3 years.

Q: Which are the financial agencies?
A: All Public Sector Banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRB), Co-operative Banks, Private Scheduled Commercial Banks regulated by RBI and approved by SLMC of concern State.

Q: Where does the beneficiary has to submit his/her application/ Project?
A: Beneficiary can submit his/her application/Project online on CMEGP website. https://maha-cmegp.gov.in /homepage