Module: General Practice
Q21: Consider the following statements regarding the rate of subsidy (Margin Money) provided under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) for different categories of beneficiaries:
A General Category beneficiary setting up a unit in an Urban area is eligible for a subsidy of 15% of the project cost.
A Special Category beneficiary (including SC, ST, Women, and Minorities) setting up a unit in a Rural area is eligible for the maximum subsidy of 35%.
A Special Category beneficiary setting up a unit in an Urban area is eligible for a subsidy of 25%.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A Special Category beneficiary (including SC, ST, Women, and Minorities) setting up a unit in a Rural area is eligible for the maximum subsidy of 35%.
A Special Category beneficiary setting up a unit in an Urban area is eligible for a subsidy of 25%.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: D
All statements are correct.
The PMEGP subsidy structure is as follows:
General Category: Urban = 15% subsidy; Rural = 25% subsidy.
Special Category: Urban = 25% subsidy; Rural = 35% subsidy.
The 35% subsidy for Special Category in Rural areas is the highest slab available under the scheme.
The PMEGP subsidy structure is as follows:
General Category: Urban = 15% subsidy; Rural = 25% subsidy.
Special Category: Urban = 25% subsidy; Rural = 35% subsidy.
The 35% subsidy for Special Category in Rural areas is the highest slab available under the scheme.