The Stand-Up India Scheme, launched on April 5, 2016, facilitates bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore to at least one SC/ST and one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up greenfield enterprises. It focuses on manufacturing, services, or trading sectors, providing composite loans and handholding support to entrepreneurs.
Know MoreThe Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is a flagship credit-linked subsidy scheme launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in 2008. Aimed at generating sustainable self-employment opportunities, the scheme supports traditional artisans and unemployed youth in setting up new micro-enterprises in both rural and urban areas.
Know MoreThe Rajasthan One District One Product (ODOP) Scheme is a strategic initiative by the state government, recently bolstered by the Rajasthan ODOP Policy 2024, aimed at transforming every district into an export hub by promoting a signature local product. As of early 2026, the state has identified unique products for 50 districts to foster balanced regional development and enhance the "Vocal for Local" vision.
Know MoreOne District One Product (ODOP) initiative, launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), covers all 38 districts to promote local specialities. The programme focuses on branding and scaling indigenous products like Makhana (Fox Nut), which is the ODOP for multiple districts as Bihar produces nearly 90% of the world's supply.
Know MoreThe One District One Product (ODOP) scheme in Haryana is a flagship initiative aimed at identifying and promoting a unique product from each district to transform them into economic and export hubs. In Haryana, this approach is heavily integrated with the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme to support local micro-enterprises.
Know MoreThe Haryana Gramin Udyogik Vikas Yojana (H-GUVY) is a dedicated scheme under the Haryana Enterprises and Employment Policy (HEEP) 2020 aimed at promoting rural industrialization and entrepreneurship.
Know MoreThe Make in Haryana Industrial Policy 2025 (the successor to HEEP 2020) is a five-year strategic framework designed to shift the state's role from a regulator to a partner in industrial growth. Notified in late 2025, the policy targets ₹5 lakh crore in investment and the creation of 10 lakh new jobs by focusing on reducing the "cost of doing business" rather than just the "ease of doing business".
Know MoreThe Bihar Laghu Udyami Yojana (LUG) is a major initiative of the Bihar government aimed at providing financial assistance to poor families in the state to start their own small businesses. It provides up to ₹2 lakh per beneficiary, interest-free, and includes significant subsidies, which promote self-employment and reduce unemployment.
Know MoreThe Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana (Bihar) is a flagship component of the broader Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana designed to foster industrial growth and self-employment among the state's youth.
Know MoreUttarakhand's first self-employment scheme 'Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarojgar Yojna' was launched on June 1, 2002 with the aim of providing maximum self-employment in the tourism sector to the residents of Uttarakhand state and mainly the youth.
Know MoreThe Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana 2.0 (MSY 2.0) aims to create widespread employment opportunities across Uttarakhand by enabling the youth, women, artisans, migrants, and unemployed individuals to establish self-owned enterprises.
Know MoreThe One District Two Products (ODTP) scheme is a transformative initiative launched by the Uttarakhand government in October 2021. It is modeled after the central government's "One District One Product" (ODOP) program but specifically identifies two unique products from each of Uttarakhand's 13 districts to promote local industries, boost exports, and curb migration from hilly regions.
Know MoreThe MSME Policy 2022 typically refers to specific state-level promotion policies launched in India during that year, most notably by Uttar Pradesh, to stimulate industrial growth and employment after the pandemic. Approved in September 2022, this policy aims for a 15% annual growth rate in the MSME sector. Technological Upgradation: Encouraging existing industries to adopt modern technologies and "Industry 4.0" practices. Quality Standards: Promoting global competitiveness by incentivizing the attainment of certifications like ZED (Zero Defect Zero Effect), GMP, and ISO. Green Production: Incentivizing the adoption of eco-friendly techniques, such as Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) and Zero Liquid Discharge.
Know MoreThe One District One Product (ODOP) Programme was envisioned and subsequently inaugurated on January 24, 2018 by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of UP – Shri Yogi Adityanath on the day of Uttar Pradesh Divas. This project by Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP) aims to encourage more visibility and sale of indigenous and specialized products/crafts of Uttar Pradesh, generating employment at district level. In this project, one particular product is selected from every district of Uttar Pradesh. The selected product under ODOP is traditionally famous for their production and manufacturing from that particular district (e.g Lucknow is famous for zari-zardozi and chikankari). Many of these products are GI-tagged, which means they are certified as being specific to that region in Uttar Pradesh. The manufacturing process of a lot of these products are also dying community traditions that are being revived through modernization and publicization. Under the ODOP project, artisans, production units and associations which are related to the selected products are promoted by lending loan, establishing Common Facility Centers, providing marketing assistance so these products can be popularized and employment can be generated at district level. Under OPOP the Following Program is running by UP Government: • Common Facility Centre Scheme • Marketing Development Assistance Scheme • Finance Assistance Scheme (Margin Money Scheme) • Skill Development Scheme
Know MoreUnder Technology Upgradation the government of Uttar Pradesh Providing Generator Purchase/ Replacement incentive scheme for the alternative energy resources.
Know MoreTechnical Upgradation Support (TUS) Scheme aims to provide financial support to MSMEs to purchase machinery, equipment, and other quality improvement interventions.
Know MoreThis scheme is launched by the Uttar Pradesh Government to help young people start their own business or small industry. The government provides interest-free loans, subsidy, and training so youth can become entrepreneurs instead of looking only for jobs.
Know MoreThe Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojgar Yojana (MYSY) in Uttar Pradesh is a flagship self-employment scheme designed to provide financial assistance to educated, unemployed youth to help them start their own micro-enterprises.
Know MoreThe Government of Uttar Pradesh in September 2022 declared the policy with the main objective of encouraging setting up Compressed Biogas Plants ,Bio Diesel production plants and Bio Coal production plants utilising Bioenergy waste.
Know MoreThe Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022 is a five-year framework (effective from 14 October 2022 to 13 October 2027) designed to transform the state into a global EV manufacturing hub. As of October 2025, the policy underwent a significant revision: incentives are now strictly restricted to "Made in UP" vehicles to further boost local production.
Know MoreThe Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Industry Policy 2023 is a five-year strategic framework (valid until 2028 or until a new policy is introduced) designed to transform the state into a national food processing hub. Administered by the Department of Horticulture & Food Processing, it offers substantial financial incentives to reduce post-harvest losses and double farmers' income
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