Module: General Practice
Q155: Scenario: Mr. Raj wants to set up a manufacturing unit under PMEGP with a total project cost of ₹15 Lakh. He has completed his education only up to the 5th standard. Is he eligible for the loan under the PMEGP guidelines?
✅ Correct Answer: C
🎯 Quick Answer:
He is not eligible due to the educational constraint.Structural Breakdown: 1. The Rule: Educational qualification (Minimum VIII Standard Pass) is mandatory for: Manufacturing Sector projects costing above ₹10 Lakh.
Service/Business Sector projects costing above ₹5 Lakh.
2. Mr.
Raj's Case: His project is ₹15 Lakh (Manufacturing), which exceeds the ₹10 Lakh threshold.
Since he is only 5th pass (not 8th pass), he is ineligible for this amount.
He must reduce the project size to below ₹10 Lakh to be eligible.